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

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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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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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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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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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Back pain is common among divers, but it can easily be prevented and resolved. Wherever you dive, our top t...

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Are you ready for an exciting new career? Become a professional mermaid! This lifestyle choice is gaining p...

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Learning to freedive is an adventure that takes you beyond your limits into a peaceful blue world. It is a ...

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The Maldivian Ministry of Tourism has announced a new regulation to make swimming and water sports safer fo...

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Whether you love sharks or not, there is no denying these incredible animals are awesome! To celebrate Shar...

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Looking for an exciting new challenge? Become an SSI Swim Teacher! With our range of swimming instructor co...

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Becoming a mermaid is a great way to improve your dive fitness, travel the world, start an exciting new car...

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Learning to scuba dive is an incredible journey that shifts your perspective in numerous ways. It starts th...

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In Part II of our diving panic and anxiety series, we look at more great ways to overcome your dive nerves....

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Scuba diving is one of the greatest adventures of your life, but it can quickly be ruined by dive anxiety o...

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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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Earning the rating of SSI Master Diver is the pinnacle of recreational scuba diving. It makes you a better,...

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Diving as a family is one of the most rewarding activities for any avid diver. Not only does scuba diving i...

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Swimming is one of the best forms of physical exercise and offers countless benefits for mind, body and sou...

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SSI is excited to announce that it has updated the entire Classified Diving Program. These updates include ...

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As the world slowly starts to open back up from our seemingly endless Covid-19 lockdown, what better way to...

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Few things can make you feel as free and at one with the world around you as freediving. The act of freediv...

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All Recreational Diving and Freediving Specialty as well as Ecology Kits, which SSI provides Student Traini...

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Paradise for divers - More than 80 dive spotsTurquoise waters, a light breeze lets the palms sway while adu...

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Less chance for Shark babies in stressed environmentsAn international research team has found that shark ba...

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Many people, especially the coming generations, dream of finding their dream job. Whereas boys often dream ...

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