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

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

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the SSI Global Ambassador Program, featuring nine extraordinary i...

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

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Besides the main diving and snorkeling equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask, etc.), there are some smaller, less ...

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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 ...

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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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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 Kingdom of Tonga is one of the most picturesque countries in the Pacific Islands and boasts palm-f...

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Celebrated annually on April 22nd, Earth Day 2024 brings conservationists together to think up new ways to ...

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Is there a special birthday or anniversary coming up for a diver in your life? Or would you just like to tr...

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Cambodia’s scuba diving scene was once considered the best in the world. Divers could encounter unique spec...

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Scuba divers and freedivers are drawn to the world’s oceans but there is so much to be explored inland. Thr...

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If Spanish is your native tongue, then the world has some excellent options when it comes to learning to sc...

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The New Year is here! Start 2024 right by ticking some of the world’s top dive spots off your diving bucket...

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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 amount of plastic in our oceans is concerning, and the problem is not going away on its own. As divers ...

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Vanuatu is made up of 83 islands in total and is found in the South Pacific Ocean. Famous in the divin...

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British freediver David Mellor has achieved more in his sixtieth year than most do in a lifetime. This year...

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Freediving has been appearing on our screens more and more recently with documentaries such as My Octopus T...

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Traveling for a diving holiday has to be one the most eagerly anticipated activities for all water enthusia...

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Shore diving is the most accessible type of diving, you can simply put your gear on, waddle to shoreline, a...

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Written by Annabel Kemp / Convex Seascape Survey. The ocean has long been a victim of climate change. But w...

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Thailand offers some of the best scuba diving in Asia, with thriving coral reefs, white sand beaches, and a...

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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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Bioluminescence is light that is created and emitted by living organisms. It is useful to a multitude of cr...

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Jellyfish are ancient and fascinating sea creatures who can be found in waters all over the world. Most di...

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In 2015, SSI decided to go completely digital and has been changing the way people learn to dive ever since...

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