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

SSIcertificationc-card

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

UK divingIrelandMyDiveGuide

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

sharksBlue OceansEnvironmentMyDiveGuide

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

Divingscuba divingMyDiveGuide

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

Divingscuba divingstart diving

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

Divingfreedivingscuba diving

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

scuba divingMyDiveGuidesummerjune

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

cypruswreck divingzenobiaThistlegormEgyptMyDiveGuide

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

manta raysMyDiveGuidewildlife sightingswildlife

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

scuba divingMyDiveGuideJordanaquaba

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

Divingscuba divingdrift dive

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

maldivesaustraliagreat barrier reeftravel tipsFrench PolynesiatravelgalapagosomanFijidive travelunited kingdom

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

Familyfamily travelkid-friendlychildjunior diver

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

DivingFrench PolynesiaMyDiveGuide

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

DivingmaldivesMyDiveGuide

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

Divingscuba divingMyDiveGuideTravelDive TripApril

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

Familyscuba divingstart divingfamily vacation

As part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, the Shark Trust is launching a new community science initia...

sharksSpecialShark Trust

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

Divingscuba divingMyDiveGuideTravelDive Trip

If you want to change your life, take the plunge and become a scuba diver. Learning to dive opens up a whol...

Divingscuba divingstart divingMyDiveGuidewildlifeUnderwater World

For a long time, underwater photography was a privilege to those most experienced divers, camera nerds, or ...

underwater photographyscuba divingstart diving

It is the start of a new year and the perfect time to pack your bags and explore the world. Whether you wan...

scuba divingMyDiveGuideJanuaryNew YearBest Dives

The holidays are almost here, and you have a scuba diver in your life. But what do you get them? Your searc...

Divingscuba divingSpecialeco diverscuba gear essentialsgifts for scuba diversfreediving gifts

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

environmentBlue OceansEnvironmentecology programsManta Ray EcologyMarine Ecologyshark ecologyecology diverspecialty programs

Discover the silence and freedom of rebreather diving without committing to a long course. Join SSI's new a...

XR programsXR divingExtended RangeSCR Divingsemi closed rebreatherrebreather divingTry SCR

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

DivingtrainingSpecialtraining centerprofessionalsssi professionalswhy choose SSISSI crossoverdive professionals

As an ocean lover, you know that sharks often get a bad rap. They are largely misrepresented to the public ...

conservationsharksenvironmentenvironment conservationEnvironmentshark conservationsave sharks

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

coral reefs Mexicocenotesmexicocrocodilesdive travelCozumelshark divingTravelMexico diving

For a dive trip with a difference, you cannot beat exploring the world’s lesser-known dive locations. Betwe...

dive destinationsBraziljapanNew ZealandSouth AfricaCambodiaKenyaTravelCanadaNamibiaTanzania

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

DivingmaldivesIndonesiaPhilippinestravelliveaboardgalapagoskomododive travelExtended RangemicronesiaTravelSocorro IslandsMexico divingpalauliveaboard destinationsliveaboard dive tripsCosta Rica