Standing on the shores of Kea, gazing out over the Aegean Sea, it’s hard not to be transported back in time...

Technical Diving

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

Scuba DivingSSI News

Freediving is witnessing a surge in popularity, with more people exploring it as a new hobby. This not only...

Freediving

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

Scuba DivingEnvironment

Some of the most extraordinary dives happen when you least expect them. You might witness something you nev...

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

Streamlining is a fundamental skill that significantly affects your efficiency and enjoyment of freedi...

Freediving

Diving as a family can be a great bonding experience. There is nothing more emotional than coming up from a...

Scuba DivingSSI News

When it comes to your diving bucket list, it is hard to beat encountering the ocean’s giants. From whales a...

Scuba DivingTravel

Underwater videography opens up a world of creative and rewarding possibilities for scuba divers and f...

Scuba Diving

SSI is proud to announce two new unique specialties, "Coral Reef Restoration" and "Invasive Species Managem...

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

Diving is an activity that combines adventure, exploration, and physical endurance. However, it also brings...

Scuba DivingFreediving

Scuba diving in poor visibility can be challenging but also uniquely rewarding. Murky waters, strong curren...

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving is a fun and educational adventure that can be particularly rewarding for children. Introducin...

Scuba DivingFamily

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

Extended Range

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

Freediving

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

SSI News

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

Extended Range

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

Environment

Freediving is a unique underwater activity that requires specialized equipment, especially when it comes to...

Freediving

Choosing the right freediving mask is an important decision that affects your freediving experience. G...

Freediving

Scuba diving is a thrilling yet relaxing activity that offers a unique perspective of the underwater world....

Scuba Diving

Liveaboard diving offers the opportunity to explore the most remote and untouched reefs around the globe. U...

Travel

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

Scuba DivingFreedivingTechnical Diving

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

Scuba Diving

Want to start learning to freedive but the idea of being deep underwater is just too frightening? It is a c...

Freediving

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

Scuba DivingSSI News

If you are interested in exploring the world of deep diving, becoming an SSI Deep Diver might be just what ...

Technical Diving

Mastering equalization not only helps you dive deeper but also makes your diving sessions safer, more comfo...

Freediving