Gone are the days of showing up at the dive boat without your logbook, training materials and certification...

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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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Renowned for its turquoise lagoon and reefs home to a vibrant array of marine life, Bora Bora is a paradise...

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With its lush emerald islands, bucket-list pelagics and spectacular coral reefs, French Polynesia diving is...

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Every diver learns about decompression sickness (often referred to as DCS or "the bends"). Beside...

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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 part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, the Shark Trust is launching a new community science initia...

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If you are thinking of planning a diving trip any time soon, there is no better place to venture than Ocean...

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If you want to change your life, take the plunge and become a scuba diver. Learning to dive opens up a whol...

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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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Discover the silence and freedom of rebreather diving without committing to a long course. Join SSI's new a...

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A large majority of active divers live in areas where boat diving is not always available. And even if it i...

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As an ocean lover, you know that sharks often get a bad rap. They are largely misrepresented to the public ...

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For a dive trip with a difference, you cannot beat exploring the world’s lesser-known dive locations. Betwe...

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Ready for the journey of a lifetime? Learn to dive and you will explore the wonders of a weightless underwa...

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If you are like all other divers, you most certainly wish you could dive more. The demands of life, such as...

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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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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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Offering everything from striking wrecks, remote reefs, and challenging pinnacles, to coral-encrusted walls...

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The Maldivian Ministry of Tourism has announced a new regulation to make swimming and water sports safer fo...

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

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Every diver cares about the environment in some way - a bold yet true statement! No matter what got you int...

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The Maldives government is in discussions to legalize shark fishing in a bid to boost their struggling econ...

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Many areas are starting to lift their stay-at-home orders but travel is still widely restricted. If any goo...

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Trash Waste Solutions is a young, small non-profit organization founded in 2019 by a group of divers concer...

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Freediving is an addictive sport that improves physical fitness and mental strength and takes you on an inc...

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Scuba Schools International partners with Lifeguard Academy Maldives to provide Lifeguard training programs...

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Do you know a diver who has been heroic this past year? Emperor Divers know that, worldwide, people have ha...

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