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

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Sea turtles have played a vital role in maintaining the health of the ocean for over 100 million years. The...

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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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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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A dive mask can make or break an excellent dive. This window to the underwater world is an essential piece ...

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

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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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A world of underwater adventure awaits you as a newly-certified diver. Although you have some depth restric...

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As the northern hemisphere heads into spring and more countries open up to tourists, March’s best div...

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As we head into February, there are underwater highlights to enjoy all over the world, especially for marin...

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So, you have the diving bug and cannot wait to build your dream diving career, but where do you start? Most...

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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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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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With the ongoing volcanic eruption at La Palma, this little-known island continues to hit the headlines wor...

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True to the Blue Oceans motto "Education and training are the first steps", SSI has developed a range of ec...

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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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Being a part of the SSI family as either an SSI Training Center or Professional gives you unparalleled acce...

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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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The Yucatán Peninsula offers some of the most diverse scuba diving in Mexico. It is home to Cozumel, which ...

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So, you are thinking about getting your first drysuit so you can dive all year round? There are some simple...

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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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Sitting in the central Pacific Ocean, the Marshall Islands are a chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls...

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When it comes to liveaboard diving, experienced scuba divers can have it all. As well as diving at the most...

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