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...
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...
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...
Gazing through the eyes of Medusa
March 19, 2022
The Cressi Medusa G2 Snorkel-Mask
It's amazing how a late night purchase online can possibly spawn such a fascinating story. We recently purchased a rather old and strange looking snorkel mask for our vintage SCUBA equipment museum we are curating. It was a cheap purchase from an elderly man and we knew noth...
The extraordinary life of Dottie Frazier
February 14, 2022
The first female scuba instructor
Not a name that everyone may be familiar with but Dottie Frazier really was a pioneer in diving and her life truly was extraordinary!
The first female Instructor, the first female dive centre owner, wetsuit designer, renowned underwater pioneer including HardHat, Scuba...
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...