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Seals and sea lions are always a pleasure to see in the water or on the shore. If you have ever seen them b...
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Turtles are beautiful, ancient creatures that are a delight to see underwater (if you are lucky enough to s...
As the northern part of the world beings to defrost and look toward the warmer months ahead, March’s weathe...
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Jellyfish are ancient and fascinating sea creatures who can be found in waters all over the world. Most dis...
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Coral is something that all divers love to see underwater. Coral reefs showcase all the colors of the rainb...
Liveaboard diving offers you the chance to go further out into the ocean to see more exciting dive sites. L...
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Marine Protected Areas safeguard a small percentage of the world’s marine areas; they are put in place to e...
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The ocean is home to marine life of all sizes, colors, and shapes, which are all truly unique to anything w...
Halloween is coming up, so why not trick or treat yourself to a spooky night dive?Glow in the dark biolumin...
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Coral reefs are extremely important for the survival of our planet. They protect coastlines from storm surg...
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Have you thought about becoming a real life mermaid? (Or merman, of course).SSI offers a range of courses t...
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Whale shark day falls on the 30th August each year, and we would like to take a moment to appreciate these ...
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G’day mate! Did you know that Australia is home to some of the world’s best scuba diving?With unique marine...
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Is there a scuba diver in your life that has a birthday or special event coming up? Unsure what to get for ...
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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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Sea turtles have played a vital role in maintaining the health of the ocean for over 100 million years. The...
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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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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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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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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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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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Stretching along the Australian coast for more than 1400 miles, and containing over 2900 individual reefs a...
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Liveaboards are the best way to explore far-flung dive destinations and immerse yourself in diving. As an a...
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There is something about exploring dark, mysterious caves that is irresistible and attracts divers into the...
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