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12-year-old from East Greenwich becomes New England's youngest certified Master Scuba Diver

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JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — A 12-year-old from East Greenwich secured the title of New England’s youngest Master Scuba Diver.  On Feb. 18, Mia DaPonte earned the title on her birthday, which was the first day of eligibility, after traveling to Cozumel, Mexico due to water temperatures being too cold in Rhode Island. Mia earned certifications in PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water, and PADI Rescue Diver, as well as completed a minimum of…
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Rhode Island Native Clinches Title of New England’s Youngest PADI Certified Master Scuba Diver

On February 18th Mia DaPonte of East Greenwich, Rhode Island officially became New England’s youngest Master Scuba Diver. According to the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), fewer than two percent of divers earn this rating and Mia is the youngest female in the United States, and one of a very small (single digits) number globally, to achieve this elite diver status. Mia’s birthday is in February when New England waters are d…

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Rhode Island Native, 12-Year-Old Mia DaPonte, Clinches Title of: New England’s Youngest PADI Certified Master Scuba Diver

On February 18th Mia DaPonte of East Greenwich, Rhode Island officially became New England’s youngest Master Scuba Diver. According to the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), fewer than two percent of divers earn this rating and Mia is only the second 12-year-old in the United States, and one of a very small (single digits) number globally, to achieve this elite diver status. Mia’s birthday is in February when New England wat…

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12-year-old from East Greenwich becomes New England's youngest certified Master Scuba Diver

JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — A 12-year-old from East Greenwich secured the title of New England’s youngest Master Scuba Diver.  On Feb. 18, Mia DaPonte earned the title on her birthday, which was the first day of eligibility, after traveling to Cozumel, Mexico due to water temperatures being too cold in Rhode Island. Mia earned certifications in PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water, and PADI Rescue Diver, as well as completed a minimum of…

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