Diving: relaxing, action-packed, tranquil, adrenaline pumping, adventurous - diving is all this and more - the choice is yours. Can you imagine being in a tropical location diving in crystal clear water, surrounded by brightly colored coral and fish. You and your buddy put on your dive equipment to enter the water and explore the abundance of marine life -- all the while hovering weightlessly underwater. Or, you could be off exploring a new shipwreck off the coast of a small island out in the middle of the ocean - where conditions are challenging. You're ready for anything because you've invested in the right training and have gained valuable hands-on experience. Is being prepared it worth it? You bet! Do you have to travel to these areas to learn to dive or take a continuing education course? You can if you like. However, you can also choose to learn most of these skills in areas relatively close to where you live. Contact a PADI Dive Center or Resort near you to find out more. One of the first things a diver learns is that there are many exciting dive environments that can be enjoyed under the right conditions and with the appropriate training. To help guide you in the right direction, we've listed the PADI programs offered by PADI Dive Centers, Resorts and dive professionals worldwide. Click on the appropriate part of the flow chart to find out more about each program.