11 Top Ways to Help Save Sharks
by DiveSSI - 25th October 2021
As an ocean lover, you know that sharks often get a bad rap. They are largely misrepresented to the public…
Earth Day – Help 1 Billion People Restore Our Earth
by DiveSSI - 19th April 2021
The founders of Earth Day are on a mission to empower and expand the global environmental movement – starting with you!…
Healthy mangrove forests help reef fish
by DiveSSI - 14th November 2019
Healthy mangrove forests help reef fishA new study shows how healthy mangroves can help some reef fish cope with the…
Help needed in quest to study deepwater coral reefs
by DiveSSI - 12th September 2016
It is not all doom and gloom for the world’s coral reefs. While things are indeed dire for those in…
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…
Mexico’s Best Pt 3 – Guadalupe Diving With Sharks
by DiveSSI - 23rd September 2021
Guadalupe diving – What to expect. Gin-clear waters and abundant sharks have put Guadalupe firmly on the map as the…
8 Great Destinations for Experienced Divers
by DiveSSI - 30th August 2021
The world is truly your oyster as an experienced diver! You have perfected your skills, are confident in the water,…
Scuba Gear Essentials for New Divers
by DiveSSI - 24th August 2021
Learning to scuba dive is one of the most rewarding adventures of your lifetime. As a new diver, you are…
The 7 Best SSI Courses To Do With Your Kids
by DiveSSI - 19th August 2021
Summer is well underway, making it the perfect time to gather your family and have some fun! Not sure where…
How to Become a Professional Mermaid
by DiveSSI - 16th August 2021
Are you ready for an exciting new career? Become a professional mermaid! This lifestyle choice is gaining popularity fast and…
Dive Safety – 15 Essential Tips For New Divers.
by DiveSSI - 9th August 2021
Exploring the oceans as a newly certified diver is so exciting! Get the most out of your dives, be ready…
10 Best Freediving Courses For New Freedivers
by DiveSSI - 5th August 2021
Learning to freedive is an adventure that takes you beyond your limits into a peaceful blue world. It is a lifestyle choice like…
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…
Discover the Mares Horizon SCR
by DiveSSI - 1st June 2021
The decades of expertise behind Mares and rEvo rebreathers have combined to create a unique semi-closed rebreather (SCR) like no…
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…
10 Great Reasons to Become an SSI Swim Teacher
by DiveSSI - 26th May 2021
Looking for an exciting new challenge? Become an SSI Swim Teacher! With our range of swimming instructor courses, you can…
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…
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…
Surface Marker Buoys 101 – All you need to know
by DiveSSI - 3rd May 2021
SMB OR DSMB – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? There are two types of marker buoy that are commonly used by…
Become an SSI Ambassador – Back to Water Campaign
by DiveSSI - 1st May 2021
Diving is great fun, but like anything, it takes practice and experience! Due to the current circumstances, many divers have…
How to Overcome Diving Panic and Anxiety – Pt II
by DiveSSI - 27th April 2021
In Part II of our diving panic and anxiety series, we look at more great ways to overcome your dive nerves.…
Maldives Government is NOT Lifting the Shark Fishing Ban.
by DiveSSI - 21st April 2021
A Ministry of Fisheries media statement was released by the Maldives government on 20th April 2021, confirming their shark fishing…
The Ultimate Guide To Being An Eco-Diver
by DiveSSI - 15th April 2021
Every diver cares about the environment in some way - a bold yet true statement! No matter what got you…
How to overcome diver panic and anxiety – Part I
by DiveSSI - 10th April 2021
Scuba diving is one of the greatest adventures of your life, but it can quickly be ruined by dive anxiety…
Impressive NEW Dive SSI Website Launched.
by DiveSSI - 8th April 2021
Over the last four months, we have been hard at work, redesigning the Dive SSI website to make it more user-friendly for…
Maldives considering legalizing shark fishing
by DiveSSI - 31st March 2021
The Maldives government is in discussions to legalize shark fishing in a bid to boost their struggling economy. The Maldives…
Western Australia proposes new shark cull
by DiveSSI - 25th March 2021
The Western Australia government has proposed a new shark cull in response to fishers concerns about their loss of catches…
Tips and Tricks to Enjoy Cold Water Diving
by DiveSSI - 18th March 2021
Many areas are starting to lift their stay-at-home orders but travel is still widely restricted. If any good has come of this…
Deco Diving: Which Buoyancy Compensator is Best?
by DiveSSI - 16th March 2021
The equipment you choose has a significant impact on your performance and comfort when you go decompression diving. The right…
Get Inspired by 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…
5 Ways to Increase Your Freediving Breath-Hold
by DiveSSI - 9th March 2021
Freediving is an addictive sport that improves physical fitness and mental strength and takes you on an incredible journey of…
SSI Partners with Lifeguard Academy Maldives
by DiveSSI - 4th March 2021
Scuba Schools International partners with Lifeguard Academy Maldives to provide Lifeguard training programs for tourists and local facilities. Since 2018, Scuba…
Dive Panic: Why it Happens and How to Prevent it.
by DiveSSI - 18th February 2021
I am not a detective and I do not want to suggest what has been the cause of historical and…
Free SSI Marine Ecology Digital Kit
by DiveSSI - 16th February 2021
SSI offers free SSI Marine Ecology digital kits. Based on the fact that a lot of countries are either once…
6 Reasons You Should Become a Master Diver
by DiveSSI - 11th February 2021
Earning the rating of SSI Master Diver is the pinnacle of recreational scuba diving. It makes you a better, safer…
SSI & Mares Extend their “Safer Than Home” Campaign
by DiveSSI - 28th January 2021
Last fall two giants in the dive industry, leading gear manufacturer Mares and the world’s largest business-based training agency SSI,…
How To Make Dive Travel Fit Your Budget
by DiveSSI - 26th November 2020
If a diver's first love is the underwater world, then their second is travel. Most divers dream of far off,…
Mares XR Backplate
by DiveSSI - 19th November 2020
Assembly Guide Mares Backplate Divers’ who have purchased their twinset total diving system which includes a backplate and a harness…
10 Ways to Increase Your Child’s Dive Safety
by DiveSSI - 19th November 2020
Diving as a family is one of the most rewarding activities for any avid diver. Not only does scuba diving…
10 Ways Learning to Swim Can Change Your Life
by DiveSSI - 9th November 2020
Swimming is one of the best forms of physical exercise and offers countless benefits for mind, body and soul. It…
New MySSI App Features
by DiveSSI - 3rd November 2020
1. MySSI App Feature: Copy Existing Dives It is common to dive the same site several times, whether you are…
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…
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…
Updated Job Offers Page
by DiveSSI - 2nd October 2020
SSI is strongly supporting the creation of new SSI Professionals with the currently running “We Want You” crossover campaign. However,…
Decompression Gas Switch
by DiveSSI - 17th September 2020
How to Perform a Safe Gas Switch The gas switch is one of the most hazardous parts of any extended…
MyDiveGuide Launches Local Dive Sites Series
by DiveSSI - 2nd September 2020
Travel may still be widely restricted across the globe, but SSI is not going to let that get its divers…
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?…
