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...
Exploring the Horizon
October 16, 2023
The Mares Horizon Semi-Closed Rebreather
In the realm of underwater exploration, technology has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible. One such innovation that has revolutionized diving is the semi-closed rebreather. Among the myriad of rebreathers available in the market, the Mares Horizon Semi-Cl...
A Deep Dive into...
October 10, 2023
The History of Enriched Air Nitrox
Enriched Air Nitrox, commonly known as EANx or simply Nitrox, has revolutionized the way divers explore the underwater world. This specialized breathing gas mixture, which contains a higher percentage of oxygen than regular air, has a rich history that spans several decades....
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...
How to prepare a new mask, and prevent it fogging up
July 29, 2023
The above image look familiar?
Your mask fogging up can not only be annoying, it can ruin your days diving and can also be dangerous. In this blog we will discuss what causes it and the best methods for preventing it happening to you. Make a cuppa and read on...The mask is perhaps the most important piece...
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...
What is Enriched Air Nitrox?
October 28, 2022
More dive time - less fatigue
You may have spotted the telltale green and yellow SCUBA cylinder stickers that signal somebody is diving with enriched air nitrox, also called oxygen enriched air, enriched air, EAN, EANx, NX or just plain "nitrox" for short. It’s been used in recreational and techni...
The holy grail of dive theory?
June 18, 2022
Understanding Dalton's Law in diving.
Dalton's law (also called Dalton's law of partial pressures) states that "The total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the pressures of each of the different gases making up the mixture – each gas acting as if it alone were present and occupied t...
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