In a pivotal decision announced on 29th August 2024, the Maldives government officially dropped its controv...

Travel

As 2024 comes to a close, it is time to check out the SSI blogs that captured the attention of divers and f...

SSI News

Mermaiding is more popular than ever, with many people taking up this enchanting underwater activity. But i...

Mermaid

Freediving in a pool offers a controlled environment where you can master your breath-hold techniques and b...

Freediving

Thailand is renowned among divers for its warm waters, vibrant coral reefs, and an abundance of marine life...

Scuba Diving

If you want a great diving buddy, you first need to become one yourself. But what goes into making a great ...

Scuba Diving

Winter swimming, or cold-water swimming, has been growing in popularity thanks to its numerous physical and...

swimming

Dynamic apnea training is a specialized form of freediving training, focused on swimming underwater for as ...

Freediving

It is all very well owning dive gear but how do you take care of it all? You want to get the most out of yo...

Scuba Diving

Dahab is arguably the best freediving destination in the world; drawing apnea enthusiasts from around ...

Freediving

As the underwater world faces increasing threats from climate change, overfishing, and pollution, the role ...

Scuba DivingEnvironment

We all have our favorite dive sites, but what makes a dive site bucket list worthy? It could be exceptional...

Scuba DivingTravel

Looking to buy a freediving computer? It is one of the most important purchases for freediving; it hel...

Freediving

Cold-water freediving is a great way to challenge yourself, discover new underwater worlds, and sharpen you...

Freediving

Many of us want to try dive photography, whether it is to share our dives with our friends at the surface o...

Scuba Diving

You have probably heard it many times before - diving is a relatively safe sport. However, not all diving c...

Scuba Diving

Boat diving offers a completely different experience to shore diving, allowing you access to more remote (a...

Scuba Diving

Whether you are interested in freediving or simply pushing your physical limits, extending your breath-hold...

Freediving

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

Scuba DivingEnvironment

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

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

SSI 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

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

Scuba DivingEnvironment

"The ocean looks so different from when I first started diving". If you have met someone who has been in th...

Scuba DivingTravel

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

Scuba DivingTravel

Swimming and freediving are closely linked, with swimming offering numerous benefits for freedivers, from e...

Freediving

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