As divers, we experience the beauty of the oceans, from vibrant coral reefs to thriving seagrass beds. Yet,...

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Whether you are an avid diver or someone who just dives on vacation, you might be wondering if you need scu...

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As divers, we have the unique privilege of exploring the underwater world. With that privilege comes respon...

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The weather affects your safety in the water in various ways. You cannot control it, but you can get prepar...

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Not all dives are created equal, and certainly, they are not all for everyone. Before you dive into this st...

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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

Not all of us are natural-born scuba divers or people of the ocean. Some of us struggle mentally with the i...

Scuba Diving

Can you remember back to your first dive? If you did your confined water in a pool, you may have felt stabl...

Scuba Diving

Sri Lanka, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean", is a fantastic destination for scuba diver...

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

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Freediving is not just a sport; it is an experience that changes with the seasons, offering you a unique pe...

Freediving

Cozumel’s Caribbean waters boast next-level visibility and vibrant blue hues, certainly in part due to the ...

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Dive Gear, check! But what about your safety net? From BCDs to dive computers, most of us have our typical ...

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It is tempting to believe that we have already uncovered everything there is to know about our planet, espe...

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The SSI Recreational Sidemount Specialty is an exciting program designed for people who want to try sidemou...

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Nestled in the pristine rivers of Kyoto is a creature that has fascinated biologists, conservationists, and...

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SSI is rapidly growing and expanding, and with the current ‘We Want You’ promotion, we expect even more div...

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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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There are over 3000 species of jellyfish in the waters of our beautiful, blue planet, and new species ...

Scuba Diving

In this latest Edges of Earth update, the team take a deep dive into the world of mantas with The Manta Tru...

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SSI is committed to bringing environmental awareness to as many people, both divers and non-divers, as poss...

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Written by Elizabeth Langenberg.Often diving insurance is forgotten about when booking a dive trip or vacat...

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Your dive is booked, and your gear is ready, but before you plunge into the depths, have you checked your h...

Scuba Diving

Depending on who you talk to, Florida is known for a handful of things. For us northeasterners, Florida is ...

Mermaid

Portugal, with its extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, offers some of the best div...

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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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Have you ever considered diving with tiger sharks in the Maldives? If not, let us introduce you to Fuvahmul...

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Snorkeling with turtles is a really special experience that you will likely remember forever. There are num...

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Greece is a land of ancient myths and breathtaking landscapes, but it is also home to a fantastic underwate...

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This World Ocean Day, SSI, in partnership with Blue Oceans, is proud to launch a month-long clean-up c...

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