Matt Wenger

@Midhuamsaud Good day @Midhuamsaud PADI has taken notice of this post and inspiring story of Salman. We are pleased to inform you that PADI will sponsor all eLearning materials all the way to Divemaster level for him. We will be in direct contact with Addu Scuba to assist him. Thank you!

Spoke to his instructor today. He’s currently using borrowed equipment, and owning a full gear set is the very first major step towards achieving his goal of becoming a dive master. Even a basic setup costs around MVR 30,000, so let’s help him get his very first gear set. BML: 7730000741037
Name: SALMAAN S. SAEED Note: He did NOT ask for this, this is purely my own initiative.

60+ organisations

50 scientists 60+ organisations urge Maldives 🇲🇻 @presidencymv @MFORmv to stop plans to reopen gulper shark fishing.Gulper sharks declined by 97% no signs of recovery, listed Endangered on @IUCN list #HimaayathunNafaa Proposal violates the Fisheries Act lacks stock data, transparency & stakeholder consultation. Reopening risks breaching @CITES rules & could trigger export bans.Would harm tourism, tuna fisheries, and Maldives’ Shark Sanctuary reputation. The Call: •Suspend plans immediately •Ensure transparent, inclusive consultation •Reaffirm commitment to the 2010 Shark Sanctuary @ResilientReefs @Bluemarinef @MoTmv @padiaware @PADI

🚨 Maldives Shark Sanctuary at Risk! The gov plans to allow gulper shark exploitation from Nov 1, a move that would end Maldives’ long-standing shark sanctuary status and open the door to trading other shark species. This is a step backward for an ocean-dependent tourism nation like ours. Come hang out and help build momentum for our petition at Lakudhi Jetty tomorrow7:00am 24th! 🦈🌊 Join us to sign the #SharkPetition keep the Maldives Shark Sanctuary alive! #SaveTheSanctuary #HimaayathunNafaa #Maldives @Bluemarinef @miyaru_org @ResilientReefs

PADI and the PADI AWARE Foundation have written to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu urging the Maldives to uphold its shark sanctuary and stop plans to reopen gulper shark fisheries. @PADI @padiaware @presidencymv @MMuizzu @MoTmv @Thoriqibrahim

"See how graceful eagle rays can be when they dance together. 😍" ✍️🎥 big_blue_divers_rasdhoo #PADI #EagleRays #MarineLife

PADI China AmbassaDiver Victor Ma recently fulfilled his childhood dream of diving with sharks! 🦈 Is scuba diving with #sharks on your bucket list? Comment below ⬇️

@mohamedseeneen @AveylaMaldives @ViltroxOfficial @DiveproSunday #itsbetterinbaa

Vibes at @AveylaMaldives 🎥Lens @ViltroxOfficial ⚡️@DiveproSunday #maldives

@zaff1983 Congrats Zaff! Well deserved

Fuvahmulah Tourism award 2024 General award for recognition in tourism #10yearsoftourismfuvahmulah

🌍✈️ Celebrate World Tourism Day exploring the World's best Dive Destinations 🗺️padi.co/wh49wvok

ލޭނު އަޅައިގެން މަސްވެރިކަން ކުރަން ހުޅުވައިލަން ނިންމެވި ނިންމެވުމަށް ޢަމަލު ނުކުރައްވާގޮތަށް ރައީސުލްޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ ހަމަޖައްސަވައިފި presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/… @MMuizzu ❤️🦈 @FishermensUnion @PADI

Happy Women's Dive Day! 💙 Today, we celebrate the incredible women who make waves in the diving world. Where are you celebrating? Let's honor the amazing contributions of women in diving and inspire each other with our underwater experiences. #PADIWomensDiveDay

We're honored to celebrate OBLU NATURE Helengeli & TGI Maldives for receiving the World's first PADI "Outstanding Contribution to Female Diving" Award. Their dedication to empowering women divers sets a new standard, inviting more female divers to the Maldives.

Happy #PADIWomensDiveDay from the Sunny Side of Life! Women and all divers around the globe to experience the magic of the Maldives underwater world for themselves. 📷 @divewithhampty @martinatrepczyk #VisitMaldives #SunnySideofLife #Maldives

Happy PADI Woman’s Dive Day #padi #womansdiveday #scuba #scubadiving #maldives PADI

Congratulations to @obluhelengeli and TGI Maldives on receiving the 'Outstanding Contribution to Female Diving' award from @PADI. Your dedication to promoting female diving in the Maldives sets a wonderful example for global tourism. Well-deserved recognition!

Responsible Shark and Ray Tourism: A Guide to Best Practice blog.padi.com/responsible-sh…

Ghost nets = silent killers of the ocean. 😥 Watch how this diver rescues this sea turtle from entanglement. Have you ever witnessed this during a dive? #savetheocean 🎥: IG 'localfemunu'

Happy World Oceans Day 2024! 🌍🌊 We’re excited to share the highlights from our impactful reef cleanup at Ehdhafushi! Our dive team, with amazing support from the community, removed debris from the lagoon and house reef. 💙

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