Get Ready for World Ocean Day 2021
by DiveSSI - 19th May 2021
World Ocean Day is 8 June! No matter if we live on the coast or far inland, we all need…
SSI China have celebrated World Oceans Day 2020
by DiveSSI - 2nd July 2020
As restrictions eased within China throughout June, SSI made big plans to celebrate World Oceans Day this year. In conjunction…
World Oceans Day 2018: in the sign of the plastic garbage
by DiveSSI - 7th June 2018
Film premiere of "Blue" should shake the world Since 2009, the 8th of June has been celebrated annually as the…
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…
SSI Podcast Dive Around the World
by DiveSSI - 6th April 2021
SSI, the world’s largest professional dive business-based training agency, has launched its podcast “Dive Around the World”. The new SSI…
Join the Blue Oceans community
by DiveSSI - 31st July 2020
Blue Oceans Offers FREE Programs to Both Divers and Training Centers to Further Ocean Conservation In a world where plastic…
Ocean Film Tour 2020
by DiveSSI - 9th March 2020
International OCEAN FILM TOUR Vol. 7 - Cast off! An exploration on and under the surface of the Seven Seas.…
Impact of climate change threatens ocean life
by DiveSSI - 6th December 2019
New Greenpeace report calls for global action to save the oceansLarge parts of the oceans could soon fail in their…
The long term memory of the Pacific Ocean
by DiveSSI - 12th January 2019
Cold periods still take place in the deep PacificThe sea has a long memory. When the water in the deep…
Ocean acidification: Experiment proves disturbance of the food web under high CO2 conditions
by DiveSSI - 28th November 2018
Ocean acidification stimulates mass development of toxic algaeIf carbon dioxide levels continue to increase in the atmosphere and consequently also…
Antarctic: No Marine Sanctuary in the Southern Ocean
by DiveSSI - 2nd November 2018
Russia, China and Norway prevent protection of the Wedell SeaAccording to media reports, the Antarctic Commission CCAMLR has decided against…
San Francisco: World’s first marine cleansing system launched
by DiveSSI - 12th September 2018
San Francisco: World's first marine cleansing system launchedThe ocean cleaning begins with the removal of plastic waste from the large…
Body painting for the protection of the oceans
by DiveSSI - 28th August 2018
"Reefcalendar - The Show" shows a living picture in record sizeTogether with professional singers and dancers, the largest 3D body…
REEFCALENDAR: Vienna as center for “THE SHOW” for the oceans
by DiveSSI - 3rd August 2018
Mega Event in the “Messe Wien” - Body Painting Event for the oceans!It is 5 to 12 and more than…
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…
Earth Day 2018: Fight the plastic garbage
by DiveSSI - 18th April 2018
Protest against plastic in the sea on Sylt with gigantic beach artWith a 40-meter “sand painted” whale, the German Environmental…
FAO report highlights overfishing in the oceans
by DiveSSI - 18th July 2016
More than 30 percent of fish stocks being overfished A report published on July 7th in Rome by the FAO…
Prince Albert II of Monaco to receive prestigious German Ocean Award in September
by DiveSSI - 20th June 2016
CIESM Congress to convene in Germany for the first time As President of the Mediterranean Science Commission (Commission Internationale pour…
Year of Science 2016*2017: Seas and Oceans opens
by DiveSSI - 9th June 2016
More funds to be allocated to oceanic research In the coming years, the focus of research will be on The…
Learn about our oceans on board a ship
by DiveSSI - 20th April 2016
The exhibition ship MS Wissenschaft will host the new "Seas and Oceans" exhibition, under the Year of Science 2016/17. On board are…
German Oceanographic Museum turns spotlight on cephalopods for 2016
by DiveSSI - 2nd April 2016
This year, step into the fascinating world of cephalopods, at the German Oceanographic Museum's Meeresmuseum and Ozeaneum. That's because 2016…
Scientists highlight threat to oceans before major climate change conference
by DiveSSI - 3rd November 2015
To safeguard the future survival of our planet and ocean, ambitious climate objectives and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions are needed,…
Indonesia’s West Papua to be world’s first conservation province
by DiveSSI - 26th October 2015
The Indonesian province of West Papua has been declared a conservation province — the first of its kind in Indonesia…
Sustainable fishing helps both animals and people, says WWF on World Food Day
by DiveSSI - 20th October 2015
On World Food Day on October 16th, the WWF reiterated its warning about the impact of overfishing on man and…
Latest Living Blue Planet Report sounds alarm bells for the world’s oceans
by DiveSSI - 21st September 2015
Dramatic drop in biodiversity The biodiversity of the oceans is decreasing. On average, the populations of marine animals, seabirds, reptiles…
Explore the 20 best diving spots in the coral triangle
by DiveSSI - 26th July 2021
The spectacular Coral Triangle is the underwater equivalent of the Amazon rainforest and is the epicentre of marine biodiveristy. Encompassing…
20 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…
14 unbeatable places to learn to scuba dive with your family – Part 1
by DiveSSI - 7th July 2021
Learning to scuba dive will forever change the way you and your family view the world. You will get to…
Top 10 most pristine reefs to dive in 2021
by DiveSSI - 28th June 2021
It may appear that the world is falling apart, not just from the frantic pace of modern life and the…
New! Marine Guide Recognition Rating for SSI Ecology Experts
by DiveSSI - 31st May 2021
Recognizing our Professionals who are SSI Marine Ecology experts. We are launching a NEW SSI Marine Guide Recognition Rating for…
7 great reasons mermaiding is not just for girls
by DiveSSI - 13th May 2021
Becoming a mermaid is a great way to improve your dive fitness, travel the world, start an exciting new career…
How learning to scuba dive will change your life
by DiveSSI - 11th May 2021
Learning to scuba dive is an incredible journey that shifts your perspective in numerous ways. It starts the moment you…
How to overcome dive anxiety – Part II
by DiveSSI - 27th April 2021
In Part II of our dive anxiety series, we look at more great ways to overcome dive anxiety and go…
10 Ways to be an Environmentally Conscious Diver
by DiveSSI - 15th April 2021
There is not a diver out there that doesn’t care about the environment somehow - a bold yet true statement.…
The 8 best SSI lifeguard programs for 2021
by DiveSSI - 30th March 2021
If you want to save lives and learn exciting new skills including problem solving and teamwork, become a professional lifeguard.…
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…
Trash Waste Solutions
by DiveSSI - 11th March 2021
Trash Waste Solutions is a young, small non-profit organization founded in 2019 by a group of divers concerned about the…
Top 10 XR Dive Sites of the Red Sea
by DiveSSI - 1st February 2021
There are many dive sites within the Red Sea that are suitable for XR diving. Each of the sites has…
Cozumel – the best time to dive here
by DiveSSI - 21st December 2020
Anytime a diver is considering a dive destination one of the more common questions they have is, “What is the…
Top 8 Family-Friendly Dive Destinations
by DiveSSI - 17th December 2020
Little compares to the feeling you get when you introduce your child to the wonders of the underwater world for…
10 Reasons Swimming is Good for Your Health and Your Soul
by DiveSSI - 9th November 2020
Everyone knows that swimming is good and one of the best forms of physical exercise, working nearly every muscle in…
6 Reasons to Enroll in an SSI Mermaid Training Program
by DiveSSI - 29th October 2020
There are many reasons to become a mermaid or merman; however, if you have never tried mermaiding before, we are…
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…
Top tips and tricks for diving on a Liveaboard
by DiveSSI - 9th June 2020
The world is full of fascinating dive destinations. With easy to get to locations like the Caribbean, Red Sea, and…
8 Reasons Why Freediving Is So Amazing
by DiveSSI - 6th May 2020
Few things can make you feel as free and at one with the world around you as freediving. The act…
Others provide just words, SSI provides solutions!
by DiveSSI - 30th April 2020
The diving industry is one of the strongest hit by the current crisis. Tourism is suffering from lockdowns and travel…
Microplastics discovered in new deep sea species
by DiveSSI - 5th March 2020
Researchers officially name flea cancer "Plasticus"Only five centimetres tall, its home in about 6,500 meters depth in the Pacific Ocean…
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…
