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...
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...
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...
Woman in (vintage) wetsuits
October 15, 2022
Vintage photos of women is wetsuits
Women have a long history with SCUBA diving dating back to the 1950's. For as long as woman have been diving there has been a requirement of suitable wetsuits that actually fit the female form correctly. Unfortunately the early wetsuits were not the most flattering (for both...
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...
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