On the tiny South Pacific island of Niue, a self-governing Polynesian nation with political ties to New Zealand, Niue Blue is poised to become the newest Eco Center of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, better known as PADI. It’s one of only three dive hubs in the South Pacific with such a prestigious certification (Sau Bay Resort & Spa in Fiji and Dive Rarotonga in the Cook Islands are others), which is awarded to operators promoting marine biodiversity and community resilience in their own backyards. The imminent crowning comes thanks in part to Niue Blue’s partnership with Daughters of the Deep, an organization that helps provide financial and educational support for Niuean women interested in pursuing careers in marine conservation, both on and off the island.
