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 Deep Love for Scuba Diving
October 10, 2023
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 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...
Protect your skin and the planet.
March 11, 2023
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...
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...
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 ...
Blue Oceans - Protecting our moana
October 28, 2021
Together we can protect our oceans
“Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans" - JACQUES COUSTEAU.
In a world where plastic is king, vehicles pump out air pollutants daily, runoff from land carries pollution to every waterway, and an island of tr...
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