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…
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…
Tuna fishermen can save sharks by sharing information about sustainable fishing methods
by DiveSSI - 4th June 2016
Thousands of sharks become bycatch and perish on longlines meant for tuna Tuna fishermen who share information with other fishermen…
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…
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…
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…
Lanzarote: Angel Shark Project
by DiveSSI - 10th February 2020
The Canary Islands are the home of the Angelshark, and if you want to meet this beautiful shark species, you…
Demonstrating for better protection of endangered shark species
by DiveSSI - 21st October 2019
Fishing in the Atlantic kills 25,000 endangered mako sharks each yearAgainst the capture of tens of thousands of endangered sharks…
Man-made stressors endanger sharks
by DiveSSI - 1st October 2019
Less chance for Shark babies in stressed environmentsAn international research team has found that shark babies born in environments affected…
Blue sharks use eddies for super-fast descents
by DiveSSI - 13th August 2019
Swirling ocean currents support sharks as they descend into deep watersBlue sharks use large, swirling ocean currents – called eddies…
Sharks in the Mediterranean Sea: threatened predator
by DiveSSI - 15th July 2019
WWF: Mediterranean is the most dangerous sea for sharks worldwide Over half of all shark and ray species living in the…
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…
Deep-sea shark as bycatch
by DiveSSI - 25th November 2018
Fisheries rules for deep-sea fish are inadequateThe EU fisheries ministers have regulated deep-sea fishing for the years 2019 and 2020.…
WWF publishes code of conduct for shark and ray tourism
by DiveSSI - 23rd June 2017
Many people think that running into a shark underwater is a horrible experience. However, more and more divers would regard…
Sharks sanctuary or slaughter – contradiction in paradise
by DiveSSI - 11th April 2017
South Africa: What are you doing? South Africa is blessed! There is hardly another country on Earth that has so…
Better protection for some species of sharks and rays
by DiveSSI - 6th October 2016
Good news for marine species: Silky sharks, thresher sharks and mobula rays now receive greater protection as they have been…
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…
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…
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…
Mission Deep Blue becomes Blue Oceans
by DiveSSI - 28th August 2019
Since its release in November 2018, we have received a lot of positive feedback on our Mission Deep Blue program.…
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…
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…
Mission “German Baltic 2019” recovers ghost nets near Rügen
by DiveSSI - 19th June 2019
A total of over half a ton of ghost nets salvagedDivers of the German Baltic 2019 mission, which started on…
4 Liveaboard Destinations to Avoid Seasickness
by DiveSSI - 14th May 2019
Nothing can ruin a day’s diving faster than a bout of motion sickness, but it needn’t stop you from joining…
Donation Campaign at the Boot Show 2019
by DiveSSI - 24th April 2019
Mission Deep Blue merchandise as donation campaign At the BOOT show earlier this year, SSI introduced the Mission Deep Blue…
Marine sanctuaries are not safe
by DiveSSI - 9th January 2019
Trawl nets endanger many species In Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), the marine environment should be particularly protected. As a recent study,…
NABU exits certification process for New Zealand Hoki
by DiveSSI - 5th October 2018
MSC seal of approval continues to lose credibilityNABU and NABU International Conservation Foundation announced their withdrawal from the Marine Stewardship…
Ireland: Successful Ghost Net Removal
by DiveSSI - 18th September 2018
Divers remove lobster pots and ghost nets from the bottom of the seaFrom 3 to 6 September 2018 divers from…
Mission “Stone & Pots”: First Ghost Net Salvage in Ireland
by DiveSSI - 13th August 2018
Mainly lobster traps are to be salvagedGhost nets kill millions of marine animals every year. The Dutch Ghost Fishing Foundation,…
WWF appeals against MSC certification of tuna fisheries
by DiveSSI - 26th February 2018
Efficient fishing method leads to massive bycatch of juvenile fish and sharksTuna is a difficult case for green consumers -…
Conservation round-up 2016
by DiveSSI - 31st December 2016
The winners and losers 2016 has not been a good year for the great apes, lions, giraffes or vaquitas, according…
Monkfish
by DiveSSI - 10th October 2016
The silent predator with the big mouth The flattened grotesque head opens up suddenly, revealing rows and rows of teeth.…
Atlantic: EU bans bottom trawling in deep sea
by DiveSSI - 12th July 2016
Ruling brings forth better protection for oceans After four years of negotiation, the EU has imposed a ban on bottom…
Ocean Film Tour Volume 3
by DiveSSI - 25th January 2016
Back on its third voyage, the International Ocean Film Tour sets sail this March with the year's best documentaries about ocean adventures…
Plastic trash makes its way to the Arctic
by DiveSSI - 28th October 2015
Researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) has shown that for the first…
EU Commission to raise maximum limits for mercury in fish products
by DiveSSI - 23rd September 2015
Easing of restrictions may affect public health The European Commission is planning to raise the limitations of mercury in fish. This…
Latest Living Blue Planet Report sounds alarm bells for the world’s oceans
by DiveSSI - 21st September 2015
Dramatic drop in biodiversity The biodiversity of the oceans is decreasing. On average, the populations of marine animals, seabirds, reptiles…
