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October 24, 2026
Underwater Halloween Costume Competition 2026

31 OCTOBER 2026

Dust off your spookiest costume… and take it DIVING!

Join us for 2 dives in your best Halloween underwater costume!
PRIZES to be won!

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October 24, 2026
Open Water Diver Course

02 NOVEMBER 2026
PADI Open Water Diver Course

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October 10, 2026
Pederson Shrimp and Their Caribbean Cleaning Work

Meet the Pederson shrimp, a tiny Caribbean cleaner with vivid violet markings. Learn where snorkelers and divers may spot it around Sint Maarten's reefs.

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October 9, 2026
Foureye Butterflyfish: A Reef Master of Misdirection

Meet the four eyed butterflyfish in Sint Maarten: how to spot its false eye, read its reef behavior, and snorkel responsibly around this coral reef icon.

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October 3, 2026
Are Dive Computers Necessary for Recreational Diving?

Are dive computers necessary? Learn when they add essential safety, how to use them well, and what Sint Maarten divers should consider before descending.

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October 2, 2026
How to Plan a Reef Dive in Sint Maarten

Learn how to plan a reef dive in Sint Maarten, with practical guidance on conditions, gear, safety checks, and respectful reef practices before you go.

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September 29, 2026
Beginner Scuba Diving Guide for Sint Maarten

This beginner scuba diving guide explains what to expect in Sint Maarten, how to prepare, and how first-time divers can enter the water with confidence.

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September 28, 2026
About Southern Stingrays in Sint Maarten

Learn about southern stingray behavior, habitat, and safe encounters while snorkeling or diving Sint Maarten's reefs and sandy shallows with confidence.

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September 23, 2026
Your PADI Divemaster Course in Sint Maarten

Build professional dive leadership skills with a PADI Divemaster course in Sint Maarten, combining mentorship, real dives, safety, and reef stewardship.

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September 22, 2026
Snorkel Guide to St Maarten: Beyond the Beach Tips

Use this free snorkel guide St Maarten visitors can trust for beach choices, conditions, gear, safety habits, and respectful reef viewing before you go.

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September 21, 2026
A PADI Dive Against Debris in Sint Maarten Makes Every Dive Count

Join a Dive Against Debris Sint Maarten to remove marine litter, record vital data, and enjoy a purposeful, professionally guided island dive experience.

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September 18, 2026
Caribbean Nurse Shark in Sint Maarten

Meet the Caribbean nurse shark with confidence: learn how it behaves, where divers may see it, and how to enjoy a calm, respectful reef encounter safely.

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