A deep dive into oxygen weed and its grip on Rotorua’s lakes and Hamurana Springs
New Zealand is globally recognised for its unique freshwater ecosystems—clear lakes, geothermal waters, and highly endemic aquatic life. Yet beneath the surface of many of these waterways lies a persistent and highly invasive threat: lagarosiphon (Lagarosiphon major), comm...
A Monumental Undertaking
Ikawai: Freshwater Fishes in Māori Culture and Economy represents an unparalleled synthesis of biological science and Indigenous knowledge, anchored in New Zealand’s deep interconnection between ecology and culture. Authored by renowned ichthyologist Dr Robert M...
Growing our conservation efforts
Here at Aotearoa Dive, we are continuing to grow our conservation training programs and expand the ways you can explore the aquatic world. Learning about the marine life you can encounter while diving really enhances your dives, so we are excited to announce our newest ecolo...
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...
Exploring our Mysteries lakes & ocean's
Scuba diving is a captivating and exhilarating activity that has captured the hearts of millions of people around the world. Whether you're an experienced diver or just getting started, there's something about descending into the underwater world that ignites a profound pass...
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...
Seasick sunscreen - good for you and the environment
Although our summer has certainly not been the best this year, we still expose ourselves to harmful UV even on those cloudier days so sunscreen protection is essential, especially when you're a diver. For us as diving instructors our office is the outdoors and we do take our...
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,...
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...
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...
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