Meet current ‘Miss Mermaid Nevada’, Rachel Novak; an SSI Mermaid and Freediving Instructor, YouTuber, compe...

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

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

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

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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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If you are involved in the freediving community, you have no doubt heard of a little place called Dahab. Th...

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French Polynesia - the name alone brings to mind idyllic atolls in clear, turquoise waters, luxurious resor...

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Renowned for its turquoise lagoon and reefs home to a vibrant array of marine life, Bora Bora is a paradise...

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

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

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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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As an advanced diver, it is time to explore more challenging dive sites, put your skills into action and vi...

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Offering everything from striking wrecks, remote reefs, and challenging pinnacles, to coral-encrusted walls...

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The spectacular Coral Triangle is the underwater equivalent of the Amazon rainforest and is the epicenter o...

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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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