Scuba diving – the next chapter
by DiveSSI - 22nd May 2017
Meeting the expectations of older divers By as early as 2020, 30 percent of the population will be at least…
Curacao: Freedom in scuba-diving
by DiveSSI - 10th December 2019
Paradise for divers - More than 80 dive spotsTurquoise waters, a light breeze lets the palms sway while adults wait…
Is Freediving the new Scubadiving ?
by DiveSSI - 8th November 2016
Many years ago Scubadiving had been one of the great adventures in Life. Of course there has also been sports…
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…
Explore the 20 best diving spots in the coral triangle
by DiveSSI - 26th July 2021
The spectacular Coral Triangle is the underwater equivalent of the Amazon rainforest and is the epicentre of marine biodiveristy. Encompassing…
Explore the 16 best cave diving spots in the world
by DiveSSI - 19th July 2021
There is something about exploring dark, mysterious caves that is irresistible and attracts divers into the thrilling world of cave…
14 unbeatable places to learn to scuba dive with your family – Part 2
by DiveSSI - 14th July 2021
Here are part 2 of our 14 unbeatable places to learn to scuba dive with your family: Maldives The Maldives…
14 unbeatable places to learn to scuba dive with your family – Part 1
by DiveSSI - 7th July 2021
Learning to scuba dive will forever change the way you and your family view the world. You will get to…
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…
Scuba Gear Essentials for New Divers
by DiveSSI - 8th May 2021
Learning to scuba dive is one of the most rewarding adventures in the world. As a new diver, you are…
New SSI Program – Decompression Diving
by DiveSSI - 14th April 2021
SSI continues to invest in its Training Centers by frequently adding new training opportunities for all levels of SSI divers.…
Love shark diving? Dive South Africa’s Western Cape
by DiveSSI - 22nd March 2021
If you are a fan of marine megafauna and shark diving, South Africa’s Western Cape is for you. Located on…
Tips and Tricks to Enjoy Cold Water Diving
by DiveSSI - 18th March 2021
Many areas are starting to lift their stay-at-home orders; however, travel is still widely restricted worldwide, and divers everywhere have…
SSI SCR Diving
by DiveSSI - 9th December 2020
Background and Intent The SCR range of programs are one of the most recent additions to the XR family of…
What is XR Diving The Real Story
by DiveSSI - 9th October 2020
There are many reasons why people learn to dive and so it is impossible to list them all here. Some…
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…
Scuba Schools International (SSI) celebrate 50 years
by DiveSSI - 1st October 2020
SSI, Scuba Schools International, turns 50 years old in 2020. To celebrate this special anniversary, SSI has great things planned…
Updated Classified Diving Program
by DiveSSI - 26th August 2020
SSI is excited to announce that it has updated the entire Classified Diving Program. These updates include new standards, a…
5 Tips to Make Boat Diving Easier
by DiveSSI - 27th July 2020
As the world slowly starts to open back up from our seemingly endless Covid-19 lockdown, what better way to celebrate…
Introducing the Scuba Force SF2 CCR Rebreather
by DiveSSI - 30th June 2020
SSI is very happy to announce that they have now added the Scuba Force SF2 backmount closed-circuit rebreather to the…
Top tips and tricks for diving on a Liveaboard
by DiveSSI - 9th June 2020
The world is full of fascinating dive destinations. With easy to get to locations like the Caribbean, Red Sea, and…
8 Reasons Why Freediving Is So Amazing
by DiveSSI - 6th May 2020
Few things can make you feel as free and at one with the world around you as freediving. The act…
No Water, no problem – Free Science of Diving digital Kit
by DiveSSI - 30th April 2020
We miss diving as much as you do, so let us continue training and focus on the things we love…
Partnership between SSI China and Hunan International Economics University Diving Association
by DiveSSI - 2nd January 2020
SSI China and Hunan International Economics University Diving Association start partnership. The Hunan International Economics University in Changsha is the…
Visited Wrecks can be displayed on Wreck Diving Certification Card
by DiveSSI - 2nd January 2020
SSI is constantly striving to improve its services; therefore, we are happy to announce another new feature, especially for Wreck…
Hawaii: Scuba divers document state of corals
by DiveSSI - 28th November 2019
Scientists rely on the help of scuba divers and snorkelers Between 2014 and 2015, roundabout 50 to 90 percent of…
Diving in Watamu Marine National Park!
by DiveSSI - 12th November 2019
Kenya's coast is long, the area around the place Watamu of which is the most scenic. Also, off the coast…
Liveaboard Diving Holiday – 10 best tips to make it a success
by DiveSSI - 31st October 2019
Whether you’re new to liveaboard diving or a seasoned cruiser, the last thing you want is a packing disaster when…
Too Young To Scuba Dive?
by DiveSSI - 10th October 2019
Diving changes lives. It is one of those activities where its transformative power can be seen applied to both young…
Diving Fiji: The World’s Most Colourful Coral Reefs
by DiveSSI - 16th August 2019
Visit and go diving Fiji and you’ll soon discover this special destination lives up to its title as the soft…
Diving and family holidays in Switzerland
by DiveSSI - 6th August 2019
Family vacation de luxeHigh mountains, lush pastures with colourful flowers, low-turquoise mountain lakes - the perfect Heidi idyll, which some…
Diving the Le Polynesien
by DiveSSI - 12th June 2019
Wreck DivingThe well-preserved wreck of the former passenger ship and later troop carrier Le Polynesien from the year 1890 with…
Lake Baikal: Ice Diving
by DiveSSI - 5th December 2018
Cold as ice and yet so hot!Lake Baikal is one of the largest waterbodies in the world. Super clean water.…
Malaysia’s various diving spots
by DiveSSI - 11th October 2018
Various diving spots for beginners, advanced, tech divers and photographersMalaysia impresses with diversity: scenic, cultural and culinary. This diversity attracts…
Why Diving Tiputa Pass should be on your dive bucket list
by DiveSSI - 11th September 2018
Tiputa Pass is one of the top dive sites of French Polynesia. As a Mecca for divers, French Polynesia has…
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…
Freediving allows divers to be one with the sea
by DiveSSI - 3rd November 2017
Euro-Divers to offer freediving from 2018 Divers can enter the water either in full gear or without any gear, and…
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…
Brandenburg’s Diving for Conservation project nominated for European Natura 2000 Award
by DiveSSI - 9th May 2016
The Brandenburg project “Diving for Conservation” has been nominated for the European Natura 2000 Award by the European Commission. Jointly…
24-hour diving event returns to Maldivian resort
by DiveSSI - 22nd February 2016
Come 25 April 2016, guests at the Angsana Ihura in the Maldives can take part in a special 24-hour scuba diving…
Egyptian diver to break world record for deepest scuba dive
by DiveSSI - 18th February 2016
Egyptian diver Wael Omar is thinking big. Not only does he want to break the current world record for the deepest scuba…
20 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…
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…
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 to overcome dive anxiety – Part II
by DiveSSI - 27th April 2021
In Part II of our dive anxiety series, we look at more great ways to overcome dive anxiety and go…
How to overcome dive 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.…
Stress – The Silent Killer
by DiveSSI - 18th February 2021
I am not a detective and I do not want to even open the door to try to suggest what…
