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

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When you begin your journey as a recreational scuba diver, you are likely to hear some words and phrases yo...

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Moalboal hosts one of the world’s most accessible and impressive sardine bait balls. In Edges of Earth’s la...

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Diving Talks - Portugal 2023 International Diving Show is a highly anticipated event for the global diving ...

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Dive sites offering the best diving in July bring unparalleled opportunities for scuba divers to experience...

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

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Believe it or not, the fall season is a fantastic time to go diving in many locations around the globe. Wit...

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There is nothing better than curling up under a blanket and watching a good movie.If you are a diver or an ...

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Scuba diving with sharks is an exhilarating and magical experience that you will remember forever. Whether ...

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It is the start of a new year and the perfect time to pack your bags and explore the world. Whether you wan...

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True to the Blue Oceans motto "Education and training are the first steps", SSI has developed a range of ec...

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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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Gin-clear waters and abundant sharks have put Guadalupe firmly on the map as the world’s best place to go c...

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Whether you love sharks or not, there is no denying these incredible animals are awesome! To celebrate Shar...

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There is nothing like freediving for experiencing the ocean in a life-changing new way. This amazing sport ...

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If you are a fan of marine megafauna and sharks, diving in the Western Cape is for you. Located on the sou...

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International OCEAN FILM TOUR Vol. 7 - Cast off! An exploration on and under the surface of the Seven Seas....

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Dive with the most fascinating animals under water. Here you can find out which animals you should go divin...

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Baited hooks instead of Shark netThe most dangerous shark net at the coast of South Africa has been dismant...

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White sharks hunt in kelp forests White sharks are still a mystery to scientists. For example, earlier r...

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International team discovers new sunfish species An elusive new species of ocean sunfish has been discov...

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South Africa: What are you doing? South Africa is blessed! There is hardly another country on Earth that...

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Yesterday, 29 October 2015, the research ship Polarstern left its home port of Bremerhaven with 32 students...

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In July 2015, Madagascar's first hyperbaric chamber became fully operational on the small island of Nosy Be...

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