Chicago’s Secret Scuba History | Chicago News

Chicago’s scuba diving scene is deeper than you think—hidden shipwrecks in Lake Michigan tell tales of the city’s growth, while PADI, the world’s largest certification group, was born in the Chicago suburbs. From Navy divers to hobbyists, pioneers like Ralph Erickson and John Cronin turned a basement into a global diving hub. Though Lake Michigan’s cold, murky waters make it tougher than tropical dives, that’s exactly why divers here are elite—ready for any dive anywhere in the world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21cd059ec982a5df