If you asked the average person to do a word association between "disease" and the year "2020," one very ob...

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The ocean is home to some of the oldest living species on Earth; creatures that have survived for hundreds ...

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With its rugged coastline and rich marine heritage, Scotland offers a unique and adventurous scuba diving e...

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California’s kelp forests are known for their jaw-dropping beauty and the incredible diving they offer. The...

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Every year on June 8th, we celebrate World Ocean Day; A day dedicated to appreciating the many gifts that o...

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When you think of scuba diving destinations, Ireland may not be the first place that comes to mind. However...

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The new year is upon us, making it a great time to think about what you want to achieve this year as a scub...

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Our oceans and seas are suffering. Plastic pollution is a huge problem, climate change is causing sea level...

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The mesmerizing beauty and diversity of marine life have captivated humankind for centuries. For those seek...

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The incredible diversity of the world’s oceans and the complexity of its creatures allow symbiotic relation...

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Before moving from New York to Perth, Western Australia, I had never heard of Vanuatu. It was not until I b...

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If you are looking for a sign to take on the challenge of ice diving, here it is! There is no time like the...

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Seals and sea lions are always a pleasure to see in the water or on the shore. If you have ever seen them b...

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Beautiful beaches, fascinating culture, and historical landmarks, Greece is a popular holiday destination. ...

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Spring has officially sprung for much of the world, and what is a better way to get outside and enjoy it th...

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The Indian coast is packed full of incredible dive spots, warm waters make diving accessible throughout the...

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It’s a new year, and the best way to start the year out right is in the water! Depending on where in the wo...

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2023 is here and you might be starting to think about your resolutions for this new year. If you are a scub...

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When you think of the fastest animals in the world your mind probably goes to the cheetah or the ostrich… b...

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Marine Protected Areas safeguard a small percentage of the world’s marine areas; they are put in place to e...

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In some diving circles there is a lighthearted rivalry between freedivers and scuba divers… A debate of whi...

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As divers, we see firsthand the damage that is being done to our oceans; Fish getting caught in plastic bag...

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Big news, animal lovers! We have just launched our brand new SSI Marine Mammal Ecology course, where you ca...

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You love the ocean you are diving in, right? You enjoy seeing the fascinating fish and the colorful corals....

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For a dive trip with a difference, you cannot beat exploring the world’s lesser-known dive locations. Betwe...

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When it comes to diving, there is nothing like drifting over light-filled coral reefs or along coral-encrus...

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A winter trip to the Norwegian ArcticWhen the days get shorter and the temperatures drop below zero, an inc...

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Plastic pollution of the seas is increasingly threatening marine mammalsA sperm whale did and stranded on t...

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World Wildlife Conservation Day on December 4, 2019On the occasion of the World Wildlife Conservation Day...

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Dramatic environmental damage in the FehmarnbeltIn August 2019, the German navy blew up 42 ground mines in ...

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