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When most people first consider learning to dive, they imagine themselves in tropical, warm waters, but with thousands of miles of coastline, glorious wildlife and a rich maritime history, the UK offers some of the best diving in the world and there’s so much to explore!
Whether you’re a complete novice looking to start a new hobby and you want to ‘test the waters’ with a fun dive experience, you’ve tried an introductory dive on holiday and want to explore more, or you’re an experienced scuba diver seeking advanced certifications and adventure - exhilarating and memorable dive experiences can be found right here in the UK at over 180 PADI Dive Centres.
The waters around the UK and Ireland are home to a catalogue of Marine Protected Areas, thousands of historic shipwrecks and over 850 varieties of marine life ranging from crustaceans,