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As divers we should try to protect this beautiful blue planet that we call home in any way we can. Earth Da...
Appearances can be deceiving and while squids and octopuses may look similar to the untrained eye, they hav...
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...
SSI Ecological CommitmentSSI has always had a strong ecological commitment to the preservation of our ocean...
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The new year is approaching and you are probably starting to think about your new year’s resolutions. But i...
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Marine Protected Areas safeguard a small percentage of the world’s marine areas; they are put in place to e...
The ocean is home to marine life of all sizes, colors, and shapes, which are all truly unique to anything w...
All divers and water-lovers enjoy the thrill of seeing sharks in the water... The increased heartbeat and t...
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Saving the world’s coral reefs has become one of the most pressing ocean conservation issues today. With mi...
Whales are beautiful, elegant in the water, and intelligent in ways we do not even fully understand. To see...
As divers, we see firsthand the damage that is being done to our oceans; Fish getting caught in plastic bag...
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Big news, animal lovers! We have just launched our brand new SSI Marine Mammal Ecology course, where you ca...
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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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You love the ocean you are diving in, right? You enjoy seeing the fascinating fish and the colorful corals....
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Scuba diving with sharks is an exhilarating and magical experience that you will remember forever. Whether ...
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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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