If you are involved in the freediving community, you have no doubt heard of a little place called Dahab. Th...

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If there is one thing all divers have in common, it is that they want to stay underwater as long as possibl...

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A dive mask can make or break an excellent dive. This window to the underwater world is an essential piece ...

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Made up of more than 1100 coral islands spread over 90,000 square kilometers, the Maldives has countless ep...

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It is hard to wipe the smile off your face after an amazing day of freediving. The sensation of a nice brea...

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A famous saying states that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. Well, in Uwe’s life, this most definite...

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A world of underwater adventure awaits you as a newly-certified diver. Although you have some depth restric...

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As we head into February, there are underwater highlights to enjoy all over the world, especially for marin...

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So, you have the diving bug and cannot wait to build your dream diving career, but where do you start? Most...

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Back pain is common among divers, but it can easily be prevented and resolved. Wherever you dive, our top t...

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The holidays are almost here, and you have a scuba diver in your life. But what do you get them? Your searc...

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With the ongoing volcanic eruption at La Palma, this little-known island continues to hit the headlines wor...

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Gin-clear waters and abundant sharks have put Guadalupe firmly on the map as the world’s best place to go c...

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The world is truly your oyster as an experienced diver! You have perfected your skills, are confident in th...

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Offering crystal-clear warm waters teeming with marine life large and small, the Sea of Cortez is an unmiss...

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Learning to scuba dive is one of the most rewarding adventures of your lifetime. As a new diver, you are in...

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Sitting in the open ocean and washed by ever-changing currents, the Socorro Islands are a paradise for mari...

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Exploring the oceans as a newly certified diver is so exciting! Get the most out of your dives, be ready fo...

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Learning to freedive is an adventure that takes you beyond your limits into a peaceful blue world. It is a ...

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You may have the training and the tail, but no mermaid transformation is complete without the proper makeup...

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There is something about exploring dark, mysterious caves that is irresistible and attracts divers into the...

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After repeated inquiries from SSI Centers and Professionals around the globe, asking for a third gender opt...

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Looking for an exciting new challenge? Become an SSI Swim Teacher! With our range of swimming instructor co...

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Becoming a mermaid is a great way to improve your dive fitness, travel the world, start an exciting new car...

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Learning to scuba dive is an incredible journey that shifts your perspective in numerous ways. It starts th...

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There are two types of surface marker buoy that are commonly used by divers, surface marker buoys (SMBs) an...

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Diving is great fun, but like anything, it takes practice and experience! Due to the current circumstances,...

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In Part II of our diving panic and anxiety series, we look at more great ways to overcome your dive nerves....

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The founders of Earth Day are on a mission to empower and expand the global environmental movement – starti...

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In this blog, we look at the components of stage bottle rigging and how to set up a stage bottle for open c...

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