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

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

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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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From exploring icy Arctic waters to cruising paradise islands few tourists know about, there are some incre...

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Scuba diving is a dynamic activity that requires divers to constantly react to changes in their environment...

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Diving hand signals are vital for diver safety and enjoyment during every dive. They are the best way to ge...

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Holiday time has finally arrived, and you have a week of XR diving or a place on a technical liveaboard boo...

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The decades of expertise behind Mares and rEvo rebreathers have combined to create a unique semi-closed reb...

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There are two types of surface marker buoy that are commonly used by divers, surface marker buoys (SMBs) an...

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SSI launches a new Decompression Diving Specialty for recreational divers to get a taste of what decompress...

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In this blog, we look at the components of stage bottle rigging and how to set up a stage bottle for open c...

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SSI, the world’s largest professional dive business-based training agency, has launched an exciting new div...

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The equipment you choose has a significant impact on your performance and comfort when you go decompression...

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I am not a detective and I do not want to suggest what has been the cause of historical and recent Extended...

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The Red Sea is a classic dive destination with warm waters and vibrant reefs that attract divers from aroun...

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SSI has long had a Recreational Sidemount Diving specialty program available, but it is only in recent year...

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Curious about rebreather diving but unsure know where to start? Dive into the world of rebreathers with thi...

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Assembly Guide Mares Backplate Divers’ who have purchased their twinset total diving system which includes...

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The SSI Extended Range Foundations program offers divers a unique opportunity to hone their dive skills dur...

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SSI XR training programs offer an exciting pathway for all divers to extend their range of skills and knowl...

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The gas switch is one of the most hazardous parts of any extended range dive. It is a procedure conducted w...

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With approximately 17,820 kilometers of coastline, the UK has countless opportunities for sea diving and ho...

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SSI is very happy to announce that they have now added the JJ CCR closed-circuit rebreather to the list of ...

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In many countries outside of the EU, it is difficult or impossible to find M26 valves, cylinders, or adapto...

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The MySSI app is the most comprehensive tool for divers in the industry today. It is an innovative one-stop...

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SSI, the world’s largest professional dive business-based training agency, added the JJ Closed-Circuit Rebr...

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