Meet current ‘Miss Mermaid Nevada’, Rachel Novak; an SSI Mermaid and Freediving Instructor, YouTuber, compe...

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Summer is in full swing, and we want to make sure your scuba gear is ready for every underwater adventure t...

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At the beginning of August 2022, divers will notice a new and improved layout of the SSI Certification Card...

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Jacques Cousteau once described Ireland as having some of the best diving in the world, with a landscape of...

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Scuba diving with sharks is an exhilarating and magical experience that you will remember forever. Whether ...

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Summer is well underway in the northern hemisphere and Europe has some of the best diving in July. There, y...

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From traveling the world and exploring stunning underwater landscapes, to making new friends and creating l...

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"Born as a fish zodiac, my earliest memory of the water was voluntarily jumping in, kicking my feet, and ju...

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Some of the world’s top dive destinations are at their finest in June, with warm waters, abundant marine li...

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Wreck diving is an experience not to be missed if you are someone who loves exploration and adventure. Ther...

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Being in the water with manta rays is an incredible experience that most ocean-lovers dream of. There is no...

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Closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) diving in Jordan became officially legal in 2022. SSI has celebrated t...

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Who does not love an Insta scrolling-session? With thousands of beautiful diving destinations and underwate...

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Drift diving is one of the best ways to explore the underwater world. It is efficient, you cover more area,...

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The seasons are changing around the world during May, offering the best dive conditions at some of the worl...

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Are you thinking of planning a diving trip any time soon? Then of course you want to make sure that you are...

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If you are involved in the freediving community, you have no doubt heard of a little place called Dahab. Th...

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If there is one thing all divers have in common, it is that they want to stay underwater as long as possibl...

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French Polynesia - the name alone brings to mind idyllic atolls in clear, turquoise waters, luxurious resor...

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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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Made up of more than 1100 coral islands spread over 90,000 square kilometers, the Maldives has countless ep...

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It is hard to wipe the smile off your face after an amazing day of freediving. The sensation of a nice brea...

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Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, and the northern hemisphere is coming to life after wint...

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A famous saying states that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. Well, in Uwe’s life, this most definite...

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Are you bored of work and looking for an adventure? If you love the oceans, you might have thought about be...

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

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As a diver, you know how amazing and peaceful it is to explore the underwater world and that scuba diving i...

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