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

November 13, 2017
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Last Updated on April 12, 2024 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 >>

Candice Landau

I'm a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, a lover of marine life and all efforts related to keeping it alive and well, a tech diver and an underwater photographer and content creator. I write articles related to diving, travel, and living kindly and spend my non-diving time working for a scuba diving magazine, reading, and well learning whatever I can.

About Candice

I'm a South African expat living in the USA and traveling, well, everywhere. Obsessed diver, learner, maker, reader and writer. Follow along as I get you the inside scoop on where to dive, what to eat (and drink) and how to travel better and lighter!

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