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Scuba Diving
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Whether you are interested in freediving or simply pushing your physical limits, extending your breath-hold...
Freediving
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Scuba DivingEnvironment
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Technical Diving
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"The ocean looks so different from when I first started diving". If you have met someone who has been in th...
Scuba DivingTravel
Some of the most extraordinary dives happen when you least expect them. You might witness something you nev...
Swimming and freediving are closely linked, with swimming offering numerous benefits for freedivers, from e...
Not all of us are natural-born scuba divers or people of the ocean. Some of us struggle mentally with the i...
Streamlining is a fundamental skill that significantly affects your efficiency and enjoyment of freedi...
Are you ready to take your freediving skills to the next level? SSI is excited to introduce a new certifica...
Underwater videography opens up a world of creative and rewarding possibilities for scuba divers and f...
SSI is proud to announce two new unique specialties, "Coral Reef Restoration" and "Invasive Species Managem...
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Scuba diving in poor visibility can be challenging but also uniquely rewarding. Murky waters, strong curren...
Scuba diving is a fun and educational adventure that can be particularly rewarding for children. Introducin...
Scuba DivingFamily
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Scuba DivingSSI News
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The SSI Recreational Sidemount Specialty is an exciting program designed for people who want to try sidemou...
Extended Range
SSI is rapidly growing and expanding, and with the current ‘We Want You’ promotion, we expect even more div...
Choosing the right freediving mask is an important decision that affects your freediving experience. G...
Scuba diving is a thrilling yet relaxing activity that offers a unique perspective of the underwater world....
Want to start learning to freedive but the idea of being deep underwater is just too frightening? It is a c...
Today we are going to talk about the benefits of flexibility exercises and yoga for freediving. Integrating...
If you are interested in exploring the world of deep diving, becoming an SSI Deep Diver might be just what ...
As we celebrate Father’s Day 2024, we want to acknowledge all the amazing fathers and father figures who ha...
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Environment
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