Divemaster Training: 11 Reasons to Become a “Tank Monkey” (Published on PADI)

Last Updated on January 24, 2025 by Candice Landau

Of the many things I’ve learned in my Divemaster training (how not to map a dive site, and how to perform an equipment exchange while buddy breathing), a surprising number of those learnings have come from the internship portion of the class, performing duties as a “tank monkey.”

In my latest article on PADI’s blog, you’ll learn more about the value of being a tank monkey (AKA a Divemaster in Training). You can read the full article here >>