A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.
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Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.
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