Celebrating 50 Years of Diving Excellence with Aquatic Sports
by DiveSSI - 8th October 2020
Aquatic Sports Has Been with SSI Since the Beginning As SSI celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we also celebrate the relationships…
Scuba Schools International (SSI) celebrate 50 years
by DiveSSI - 1st October 2020
SSI, Scuba Schools International, turns 50 years old in 2020. To celebrate this special anniversary, SSI has great things planned…
Welcome to Paradise – Bikini Atoll Diving 101
by DiveSSI - 1st October 2021
Sitting in the central Pacific Ocean, the Marshall Islands are a chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls waiting to…
19 Fun Facts About Sharks
by DiveSSI - 12th July 2021
Whether you love sharks or not, there is no denying these incredible animals are awesome! To celebrate Shark Awareness Day…
SSI Introduces Non-Binary Gender Option in MySSI
by DiveSSI - 30th June 2021
After repeated inquiries from SSI Centers and Professionals around the globe, asking for a third gender option within the MySSI…
NEW SSI Dive Podcast – Dive Around the World
by DiveSSI - 6th April 2021
SSI, the world’s largest professional dive business-based training agency, has launched an exciting new dive podcast “Dive Around the World”. SSI dive…
SSI will enforce the “Exclusivity Standard” of Instructor Trainers
by DiveSSI - 30th June 2020
For more than 50 years, SSI has worked very hard to improve our service, products and market position. All to…
SSI contributes $3.5 Million Dollars in Free Digital Kits to support their Training Centers
by DiveSSI - 30th June 2020
SSI contributes $3.5 million dollars in free Digital Kits to support Training Centers survive COVID-19 through their No Water, No Problem…
New knowledge: There are three types of electric eels
by DiveSSI - 12th September 2019
Study documents the most powerful biologically produced electric shockSouth American rivers host at least three different types of electric eels,…
Marine Diversity in Danger
by DiveSSI - 15th May 2019
Half of the coral reefs are already lost - AWI expert on the importance of marine biodiversityThe oceans have a…
Corals in the Red Sea provide natural record of monsoon activity
by DiveSSI - 22nd April 2019
Barium in the coral skeleton records the intensity of the South Asian summer monsoonWhen it comes to understanding the future…
Australia: Less sharks in Queensland
by DiveSSI - 10th January 2019
Decreasing stock since 50 yearsAccording to an analysis of the data from the Queensland Shark Control Program, the decline in…
Lake Baikal: Ice Diving
by DiveSSI - 5th December 2018
Cold as ice and yet so hot!Lake Baikal is one of the largest waterbodies in the world. Super clean water.…
Dive boat “Alvin” completed 5,000. dive
by DiveSSI - 27th November 2018
Manned deep-sea research dive boat in use for over 50 yearsOn November 25, 2018 "Alvin", USA's only manned deep sea…
Orcas threatened by environmental toxin PCB
by DiveSSI - 9th October 2018
Accumulation of long-lasting environmental toxin in killer whale tissuesMore than forty years after the first steps in the ban of…
Only 13 percent of the world’s oceans are still untouched
by DiveSSI - 27th July 2018
The marine wilderness of the world is dwindlingAn international study led by scientists from the University of Queensland (UQ) concludes…
Lead from fuels still present in European shelf seas
by DiveSSI - 17th May 2018
Element measured in marine environment years after phasing out of leaded fuelFor many decades, lead (Pb) has been released into…
Increased deoxygenation of the oceans
by DiveSSI - 28th February 2018
A new study reveals dangers, but also solutions The areas of extreme oxygen depletion are growing both in the open ocean…
Deep inside the Gem
by DiveSSI - 14th September 2017
Diving the Slovak Opal Mines The precious opal was discovered in the middle Ages and its name comes from the…
Scientists quantify the state of global oceanic de-oxygenation
by DiveSSI - 1st March 2017
Global change leads to rising ocean temperatures and less oxygen The current global change leads to rising ocean temperatures and…
Explore More – 9 Remote Dive Spots
by DiveSSI - 21st September 2021
From exploring icy Arctic waters to cruising paradise islands few tourists know about, there are some incredible remote dive spots to visit.…
The Best Mexico Diving Part 2 – Sea of Cortez
by DiveSSI - 27th August 2021
Offering crystal-clear warm waters teeming with marine life large and small, the Sea of Cortez is an unmissable highlight of…
16 best cave diving spots in the world
by DiveSSI - 19th July 2021
There is something about exploring dark, mysterious caves that is irresistible and attracts divers into the thrilling world of cave…
10 of the Best Coral Reefs in the World.
by DiveSSI - 28th June 2021
When it comes to diving, there is nothing like drifting over light-filled coral reefs or along coral-encrusted walls that are…
Discover the 10 Best Freediving Spots in the World
by DiveSSI - 6th May 2021
There is nothing like freediving for experiencing the ocean in a life-changing new way. This amazing sport will take you…
Love shark diving? Dive South Africa’s Western Cape
by DiveSSI - 22nd March 2021
If you are a fan of marine megafauna and shark diving, South Africa’s Western Cape is for you. Located on…
Top 10 Red Sea Dive Sites for XR Divers
by DiveSSI - 1st February 2021
The Red Sea is a classic dive destination with warm waters and vibrant reefs that attract divers from around the…
Explore Greece’s First Underwater Museum
by DiveSSI - 17th August 2020
What could be more thrilling than diving through crystal clear waters to explore an ancient shipwreck covered in historic amphorae?…
MySSI App Leads the Industry in Connecting Divers with Training Centers
by DiveSSI - 30th June 2020
The newly updated MySSI App is the strongest, most comprehensive tool for divers in the industry today. This impressive, FREE…
Operation Hailstone – Chuuk Lagoon
by DiveSSI - 25th May 2020
The Japanese Pearl Harbour In 2018 I had the incredible opportunity to visit one of the worlds’ most remote, desired…
Is it fun? A 40-meter dive in the sewage sludge of a digestion tower
by DiveSSI - 6th March 2020
It's like shoveling snow at 37 degreesThe diving conditions are actually optimal: no current, no dangerous wreckage in the area,…
10 Animals Every Diver Should Have the Goal to See
by DiveSSI - 25th February 2020
Dive with the most fascinating animals under water. Here you can find out which animals you should go diving with…
Orcas and aurora
by DiveSSI - 6th January 2020
A winter trip to the Norwegian ArcticWhen the days get shorter and the temperatures drop below zero, an incredible amount…
9 Idyllic Dive Destinations for New Divers
by DiveSSI - 17th December 2019
As a novice diver, there’s nothing more exciting than discovering new dive destinations that offer easy diving and incredible marine…
Wreck of “SMS Scharnhorst” discovered in the Falkland Islands
by DiveSSI - 11th December 2019
Armored cruiser from the First World War located in the South Atlantic at 1,610 metersThe German Admiral Graf von Spee…
Unknown coral reef discovered in western Norway
by DiveSSI - 19th November 2019
Serendipitous discovery: Large cold water coral reef Norwegian researchers have discovered the largest known deep-water coral reef – up to…
Possession of a warrior discovered in river
by DiveSSI - 13th November 2019
Lost during a fight? Divers group recovers 3,300 year old bronze objects from riverA research team discovered 31 unusual objects…
Fight against plastic waste: rivers to be cleaned
by DiveSSI - 31st October 2019
The Ocean Cleanup Project wants to clean rivers of plastic wasteThe Dutch non-profit The Ocean Cleanup, which is currently making…
Mission Deep Blue becomes Blue Oceans
by DiveSSI - 28th August 2019
Since its release in November 2018, we have received a lot of positive feedback on our Mission Deep Blue program.…
Coral reefs are endangered but still can be saved
by DiveSSI - 15th August 2019
The world's largest study investigates endangered coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific The world's largest coordinated study on coral reefs has…
Malin Head: The Giant’s Graveyard (4)
by DiveSSI - 1st August 2019
Wreckdiving: SS Empire HeritageThe deep crystal-clear waters off Malin Head in Ireland were once a navigation route for wartime convoys…
Japan is killing whales again
by DiveSSI - 3rd July 2019
Japan resumes commercial whaling In December 2018 Japan announced that it would hunt and kill whales for commercial purposes in…
Tom Oberhuber’s fabulous 24-hour apnea world record
by DiveSSI - 5th June 2019
Smile, drink, perform: 26,350 meters to go24 kilometres without fins and of course without a breathing device: a challenge only…
South Africa: Death trap for dolphins defused
by DiveSSI - 6th May 2019
Baited hooks instead of Shark netThe most dangerous shark net at the coast of South Africa has been dismantled. For…
Gillnets endanger harbour porpoises of the Baltic Sea
by DiveSSI - 29th April 2019
Experts demand strict protectionThe protection status of the inner Baltic Sea porpoises has recently not been included in the list…
Donation Campaign at the Boot Show 2019
by DiveSSI - 24th April 2019
Mission Deep Blue merchandise as donation campaign At the BOOT show earlier this year, SSI introduced the Mission Deep Blue…
The history of the quarries of Loebejuen
by DiveSSI - 7th April 2019
Dive into the former quarriesLoebejuen, a small town with a population of nearly 2,300, is located 15km north of Halle…
Plastic in the sea costs billions
by DiveSSI - 5th April 2019
Researchers estimate economic damage of plastic pollution The plastic waste in our seas not only severely damages our environment but…
