This program allows children starting at age six to go underwater and sample the different ways they can explore the aquatic world around them.
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Planning a group dive trip? Learn what certified divers should consider—from skill levels and logistics to safety planning and communication.
Explore the Whitsunday Islands with Great Barrier Reef scuba diving, Hardy Reef, the SS Yongala, marine life, dive conditions, and SSI courses for your Australia trip.
Discover scuba diving in Japan through the story of High Bridge in Onagawa, connecting divers, the ocean, and community 15 years after the earthquake.
What is the most sustainable seafood? Learn how ocean lovers can choose sustainable seafood, reduce bycatch, and support healthier marine ecosystems.
Looking for online nitrox certification? Learn how the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox program works, what Nitrox 32 and Nitrox 40 include, and the benefits of nitrox diving.
Discover the biggest sea creatures in the ocean, from blue whales and whale sharks to manta rays, turtles, sharks, and other ocean giants divers may encounter.
Explore wreck diving in the Bay of Kotor, where Kaiser Franz Joseph I rests as a historic Adriatic shipwreck that sank
Looking for your perfect dive group? Here is how to find a supportive, welcoming community that shares your passion and makes every dive unforgettable.
Discover how one diver forged a unique professional diver path, blending exploration, purpose, and impact and how you can do it too.
Becoming a pro scuba diver is about more than skills. Discover how leadership, purpose, and impact shape a meaningful diving career.
Learn how to snorkel with confidence using guidance from a professional diver. Discover essential gear, safety advice, expert tips, and the best places to explore.
Learn how to become a professional diver with this step-by-step guide. Explore training pathways, career options, and skills needed to turn diving into a purpose-driven career.
Explore how underwater art in Grenada is helping restore coral reefs. Discover the artificial reef project, why it matters for divers, and how to get involved.
Learn about World Shootout's Image of the Two Decades, including key dates, judging process, and how underwater photography shapes diving.
Discover how SSI divers are making waves in global media, from expeditions and conservation to training and inspiring community stories.
Meet the 2026 SSI Ambassador Program team—divers, creators, and ocean advocates inspiring a new generation of underwater explorers.
Thinking about taking a scuba certification course? Learn what beginner dive courses include, from requirements and skills to your first open water dives.
The Dive Around the World podcast returns with new hosts, fresh episodes, and ocean stories to inspire divers and water lovers worldwide.
Discover the best luxury resorts for your dive family trip, featuring SSI Training Centers, calm reefs, youth programs, and world-class diving.
Take the next step in your dive journey with the new SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program, featuring Deep Diving and Navigation training.
Learn the essential dive rescue skills every diver should know—from stress recognition to surface rescue—and how to keep these safety skills sharp.
Explore how technical and scientific diving support research at the 2,000-year-old Antikythera shipwreck, one of the richest ancient wrecks ever found.
The updated SSI Science of Diving program gives every diver the answers that matter—helping them make safer, more confident decisions underwater.
Discover the best scuba diving in the world, from coral reefs to wrecks and big-animal encounters, with 15 unforgettable dive destinations.
Discover the essential underwater photography gear for beginners, from cameras and housings to lights and accessories, plus tips to get started.