A legacy of quality in dive equipment
When you think of British dive equipment that has earned its reputation through decades of real-world performance, Apeks is a name that invariably rises to the top. Established in the early 1970s in the UK, Apeks began as a specialist manufacturer focused on creating rugged,...
The value of completing an SSI Deep Diver training program
Scuba diving opens a world of wonder beneath the surface — vibrant coral reefs, ancient shipwrecks, and fascinating marine life. But as divers explore deeper waters, the environment becomes more challenging and the risks rise. That’s where the SSI Deep Diver program come...
The story beneath the surface
The Story Beneath the Surface: The History of Shearwater Dive Computers and the Company That Built ThemIn the world of scuba diving, where life support systems are pushed to their limits and every instrument must be as reliable as a diver’s own training, dive computers occ...
Whats behind Aotearoa Dive's slogan?
We’re often asked about the meaning behind the Aotearoa Dive logo, and what our slogan — “one planet, different world” — truly represents. In this blog, we want to share more about the deep and meaningful story behind both, what they mean to us and explain what mak...
Why every diver should carry one
If you dive from boats, shore entries where boats are present, in currents, or anywhere visibility or boat traffic could be a concern, a Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) is one of those small, inexpensive pieces of kit that can make an enormous difference when things don...
The evolution of underwater lighting: The story of Dive Lantern and their torch range.
Introduction — Why Underwater Lighting MattersLight behaves very differently underwater. Within the first 5 metres, red wavelengths vanish; at 10 metres, oranges disappear; and by 30 metres, almost all natural colour is filtered out, leaving divers in a blue-green world. O...
Sidemount diving - the where's, why's and how it can elevate your diving
Sidemount looks sleek and modern: two cylinders riding low and tight along the diver’s sides, hoses routed cleanly, a small wing hugging the torso. But the configuration isn’t a fashion statement. It was born of need—narrow restrictions, awkward carry-ins, long penetra...
Why You Should consider becoming an SSI Diving Professional
Scuba diving is more than just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle, a passion, and for many, a dream career. If you love the underwater world and want to share that passion with others, becoming a Scuba Schools International (SSI) Diving Professional could be the perfect path...
Have you got a problem with rust?
An essential piece of SCUBA equipment is of course the SCUBA cylinder, we simply can't live without them (underwater). These large, heavy and expensive items come in two varieties of should I say materials, being aluminium and steel.Generally speaking the aluminium variety i...
Making scuba diving accessible to everyone.
A few years ago, during a confined water dive training session, we were approached by a young boy in a wheelchair. He was at the pool for physiotherapy to help with joint pain and mobility issues. His eyes lit up with excitement when he saw us scuba diving. With a big smile,...
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