Ear problems with water – it hits more people than you think
by DiveSSI - 25th April 2018
Whether in the summer by the sea or in the swimming pool - many people suffer from problems caused by…
Diving – a matter of the heart?!
by DiveSSI - 19th July 2017
In March 2016, 55-year-old Stefan R. (who lives in southwestern Germany near Mannheim) and his wife go on a journey…
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…
12th Symposium on diving medicine at Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover
by DiveSSI - 14th October 2016
Sharing knowledge to save lives Diving accidents occasionally occur in the sport of scuba diving. With every new accident, questions…
Extended Range Foundations Program
by DiveSSI - 3rd November 2020
The Extended Range Foundations program first made its first appearance in the plethora of XR programs around 6 years ago…
Looking for SSI Professionals
by DiveSSI - 28th July 2020
One of the issues that we repeatedly run into is the lack of SSI Professionals available and willing to work…
The M26 Saga
by DiveSSI - 6th July 2020
Over 10 years ago, from my diving center in Egypt, I wrote a short article on the problems that the…
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.…
Lanzarote: Angel Shark Project
by DiveSSI - 10th February 2020
The Canary Islands are the home of the Angelshark, and if you want to meet this beautiful shark species, you…
The sea is not your dump – Growing Resistance to UK platform disposal
by DiveSSI - 18th October 2019
OSPAR meets – Growing Resistance to UK platform disposal"Shell - The sea is not your dump"Almost unnoticed by the "big"…
The Ocean Cleanup retains debris from the sea
by DiveSSI - 8th October 2019
It’s working! First technical problems are solvedThe Dutch non-profit The Ocean Cleanup, which develops advanced technologies to clean the oceans…
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…
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…
On the trail of nitrous oxide formation in the ocean
by DiveSSI - 28th March 2019
For the first time, researchers are measuring hydroxylamine in the open oceanWhen and where in nature, what form of nitrogen…
Scientists support climate movement “Fridays for Future”
by DiveSSI - 13th March 2019
Scientists4future : Joint statement signed by over 12,000 scientists up to nowIn a joint statement, more than 12,000 scientists from…
Remote coral reefs are doing better
by DiveSSI - 2nd February 2019
NOAA studied US coral reefs in the Pacific Coral reefs in remote, uninhabited areas of the Pacific are generally in good…
Plastic litter in the sea: Fundamental changes necessary
by DiveSSI - 5th November 2018
Experts discuss the EU ban on disposable plasticThe EU wants to ban disposable products such as drinking straws or ear…
Feed additions in aquaculture damage lobster
by DiveSSI - 19th October 2018
Sea lice treatment has serious side effectsTeflubenzuron is added to the feed of farmed salmon in some cases to treat…
Virtual dive into the Baltic Sea
by DiveSSI - 8th October 2018
NABU presents "OstseeLIFE" - a 360-degree virtual worldThe Baltic Sea is Germany's No.1 holiday destination. Statistics say roundabout 6.5 million…
Underwater robot tracks poisonous algae in Lake Erie
by DiveSSI - 6th September 2018
Autonomous systems should help in the prediction of algal bloomsMicrocystin is a toxin that can cause skin reactions, stomach problems…
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…
Baltic Sea: 500 meters of ghost net salvaged
by DiveSSI - 9th August 2018
Many fish and birds have died in the net Just before off Warnemünde divers on behalf of the WWF on 7…
Nanoplastics in the sea causes brain damage in fish
by DiveSSI - 14th February 2018
Smallest plastic particles in the food chain A study by the University of Lund in Sweden shows that plastic particles…
Diving safety and rescue
by DiveSSI - 12th February 2018
Stress & Rescue. Rescue Diver. Diving Safety & Rescue. Some names of different dive organisations for their “Rescue courses” that…
Freediving: apnea and meditation
by DiveSSI - 22nd November 2017
What's so cool about holding your breath? My name is Nik Linder. I was a co-owner of a big dive…
Buoyancy control
by DiveSSI - 29th June 2017
Diving skills for beginner and advanced divers With this report on buoyancy control, we kick off a short series on…
Reducing plastic waste at sea
by DiveSSI - 21st March 2017
NABU, politicians and businesses work together to find solutions The problem of plastic waste in the oceans is massive.…
Toxins in shark products linked to neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s
by DiveSSI - 8th September 2016
Toxins in shark products linked to neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s Here’s another reason to reject that bowl of shark’s fin…
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…
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…
Germany’s Top Climate Scientists Explain Climate Change
by DiveSSI - 21st August 2015
Learn About Climate Change From Germany's Top Climate Scientists A free online course about climate change and its consequences is…
Cyprus: Zenobia Week 2015
by DiveSSI - 30th June 2015
Diving a Super-Sized Wreck The Zenobia wreck is legendary. Often regarded as one of the world's ten most beautiful wrecks,…
