SharkCam reveals the secret life of giant sharks in the UK
by DiveSSI - 7th August 2019
New technology delivers unique images An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) called REMUS SharkCam was first used in the UK to…
17 Shark Species Now Face Extinction
by DiveSSI - 27th March 2019
Updated IUCN Red List lists threatened sharks The Shark Specialist Group (SSG) of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) has published…
The case of the shrinking sea giants
by DiveSSI - 12th January 2016
An international collaborative study has uncovered the truth: that the sizes of many larger-than-life marine creatures have been exaggerated. The research – which involved 25 species,…
New Zealand’s coastal seas are declared as marine “Hope Spot”
by DiveSSI - 3rd December 2018
New Zealand government must finally protect the last Maui dolphinsA good day for the rare Maui dolphins and their floating…
Best Diving in Thailand – 15 Unmissable Dives
by DiveSSI - 28th July 2021
Offering everything from striking wrecks, remote reefs and challenging pinnacles to coral-encrusted walls and easy shore dives, Thailand is a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Launch of Manta & Ray Ecology
by DiveSSI - 3rd March 2020
SSI has launched a new ecology program – Manta & Ray Ecology. Like all SSI Ecology programs, Manta & Ray…
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…
Your Guide to Ice Diving: Why it’s Worth Getting Cold for
by DiveSSI - 30th January 2020
Ice diving in Antarctica or the Arctic is ideal for adventurous divers looking for a challenge and exceptional marine life at…
Djibouti, Pearl of the Southern Red Sea
by DiveSSI - 22nd December 2019
A diving safari at its finest - in the still almost untouched waters of Djibouti and the Gulf of Tadjoura. …
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…
Diving Yap – Goofnuw Channel
by DiveSSI - 29th November 2019
This dive site is also called "Valley of the Rays" by the Diveguides, as it is the hotspot for encounters…
New dive sites discovered at Christmas Island
by DiveSSI - 11th November 2019
The small island in the Indian Ocean thrills with a variety of dive sites without crowdsFor lovers of intact nature…
Viruses affect functions in the marine ecosystem
by DiveSSI - 10th October 2019
Scientists are showing a new picture of the role of viruses in the seaViruses are known primarily as pathogens of…
Dive Site of Month – Chumphon Pinnacle
by DiveSSI - 26th August 2019
This Dive Site of the Month attracts divers with all experience levels and from all disciplines. Students still completing their…
Love Indonesia ? Here are 11 Must-dive Indonesian Dive Destinations
by DiveSSI - 30th July 2019
Indonesia, one of the best-loved liveaboard diving destinations in the world, has so much to offer it can be overwhelming…
Searching for Sunfish ? 3 Top Places to Dive with Mola mola
by DiveSSI - 28th June 2019
Mola mola or sunfish might be easy to identify, thanks to their unusual looks and habit of lounging at the…
