The Red Sea, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, is truly a diver’s paradis...

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

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

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Some dive days are almost guaranteed to be awesome; the ones at local dive sites that we know and love...

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

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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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Have you ever been curious to peer more closely under a rock, look deeper within a hollowed-out tree branch...

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The January blues can hit us hard after the festive period is over, and many of us are left dreaming of war...

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Diving with whale sharks is usually pretty high on the bucket list of a scuba diver. The biggest fish in th...

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Turtles are beautiful, ancient creatures that are a delight to see underwater (if you are lucky enough to s...

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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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The new year is approaching and you are probably starting to think about your new year’s resolutions. But i...

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Asia is one of the most popular travel continents in the world, especially for divers. The Asian waters are...

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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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From drop-offs and flourishing coral walls, to wrecks and blue holes, the Caribbean Sea has something for e...

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Dolphins are extremely intelligent, graceful, and fun. It is not a surprise that most people have "swim wi...

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Octopuses are bizarre, beautiful, clever, and creative. Some are very small, some are extremely large, the...

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To truly experience any foreign destination, you need to venture into the water as well as on the land. Fin...

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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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Turtles are so special to see in the wild; The way they glide through the water, their relaxed temperament,...

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Whale shark day falls on the 30th August each year, and we would like to take a moment to appreciate these ...

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Sea turtles have played a vital role in maintaining the health of the ocean for over 100 million years. The...

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Being in the water with manta rays is an incredible experience that most ocean-lovers dream of. There is no...

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As the northern hemisphere heads into spring and more countries open up to tourists, March’s best div...

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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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The Shark Trust has announced Mares and SSI as new Corporate Patrons. Together, we will be creating positiv...

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

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