Guardians of the Sea
November 21, 2023
The majestic Orca of Aotearoa
Aotearoa (New Zealand) is known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unique wildlife. Among the many awe-inspiring creatures that call these waters home, orca whales stand out as some of the most majestic and intelligent marine mammals. With their distinct...
The Ocean Explorer Extraordinaire
October 10, 2023
The Legacy of Jacques Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a name synonymous with ocean exploration and conservation, was born on June 11, 1910, in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France. His life's journey would take him from the quiet banks of the Gironde River to the depths of the world's oceans, leaving an indelib...
Learn to scuba dive in New Zealand
December 21, 2022
Why learn to dive?
Why learn to dive and why learn to dive in New Zealand? Good question!
There are lots of reasons to learn to scuba dive and specifically learn to dive in New Zealand. Maybe your seeking adventure, something to mark off in your life goals and bucket list, because you love to ...
Young explorers
December 6, 2022
7 Reasons why your child should start scuba diving
Whether you’re a diver yourself already, or not, scuba diving is an incredible hobby to get your child (and yourself!) involved in. Diving allows your family to explore everything the underwater world has to offer… and it gets them off their iPads for a few hours! T...
The largest animal in the world
November 19, 2022
With a big heart...
Even though they are huge animals (in fact blue whales are the largest animals on the planet), not many people have the opportunity to meet them up close, observe them and be amazed by their size and beauty. So like most people its easy to ignore their presence in the ocean,...
The new SSI Marine Mammal Ecology Course
November 15, 2022
Big news animal lovers!
We are super excited to let you all know that Scuba Schools International have just launched the brand new Marine Mammal Ecology course, where you can learn all about the fascinating mammals that grace our oceans.Do you have a passion to save the ocean and the marine animals...
Who is SSI? - Pt 2.
August 18, 2022
Join our movement.
In our previous blog - Who is SSI Pt.1 - we looked at the early years of Scuba Schools International and how it was founded. In this blog, part 2, we will look further into the development of SSI into the millennia and up to where we are now - The best training age...
The mysterious freshwater eels of Aotearoa
May 31, 2022
Kei Whea Te Tuna?
Do you remember the first time you saw a freshwater eel? Some shudder at the thought while others enthuse about their beauty and grace and it can certainly feel like a blessing to be lucky enough to be able to dive with one. In this blog we will talk a little more abou...
Who is SSI? - Pt 1.
May 5, 2022
Your choice for certification
When it comes to scuba diving everyone has heard of PADI, "I like to get my PADI" is still a term heard in many dive centres around the globe when customers enquire about learning to dive. However there are many, many training agencies as well as PADI - CMAS, SDI, BSAC,...
Behind the screams...
November 18, 2021
The shark on the poster isn't a Great White
It’s arguably one of the most iconic images in cinematic film history, depicting a huge great white shark swimming up to an unsuspecting swimmer, Chrissie Watkins, the first victim in the Steven Spielberg ground breaking movie JAWS. But did you know it isn't a Great White ...
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