This program allows children starting at age six to go underwater and sample the different ways they can explore the aquatic world around them.
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Explore beginner to instructor courses, community events, and global dive trips. Immerse yourself in a world of discovery and unforgettable experiences with our SSI course and event calendar.
Search the center locator in your area or anywhere you wish to travel around the world and find your partner of choice. See which dive sites they operate, check their upcoming training schedule, travel, and social events, and much more.
Explore thousands of verified dive sites around the globe: see which animals you can encounter at each site, what the dive conditions are like and which training center will get you there.
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We have created a unique and comprehensive database, connecting Dive Sites and their potential Wildlife Encounters with SSI Training Centers worldwide. Check it out and plan your next dive adventure virtually!
There are many dive professional levels waiting for you. Explore your options while experiencing a new lifestyle and career opportunities worldwide!
Create a user profile and you will get immediate access to SSI’s free trial programs, use the digital logbook with thousands of dive sites around the world and so much more.
Discover the networking secrets every mermaid professional should know. Learn how to collaborate, grow your community, and build your mermaid career with SSI.
Egypt diving offers it all - vibrant coral reefs, iconic wrecks, freediving, and affordable liveaboards. Plan your unforgettable Red Sea adventure today.
Can freediving build confidence, inner strength, and calm? Discover the science-backed benefits of freediving and how it transforms life in and out of the water.
Discover how the Coral Reef Research Hub connects reef scientists worldwide with opportunities, funding, and collaboration to protect our oceans.
Diving in caves is unlike any other dive. Discover the silence, beauty, and precision it requires—and start exploring this hidden world.
Discover what makes a Fuvahmulah dive unforgettable - tiger sharks, whale sharks, mantas, and more. Plan your dive with trusted local SSI centers.
Explore the most exciting jobs involving diving - from science and salvage to public safety. Turn your dive skills into a meaningful profession.
Beauty Diving in Phuket brought over 150 Chinese divers together to experience Thailand's world-class dive sites and celebrate sustainable marine tourism.
Discover what a shark cage diving guide learned about fear, resilience, hope, and conservation while working with great white sharks in South Africa.
Lifeguarding is more than a paycheck – it is purpose, pride, and saving lives. Discover how SSI lifeguard training prepares you for the challenge.
Ready to become a technical diver? Explore SSI's certification path, discover iconic dive sites, and build the skills to tackle wrecks, caves, and more.
Discover the ultimate guide to scuba diving in Coron. Explore world-famous WWII wrecks, marine life, dive seasons, and tips for every experience level.
Follow one diver’s journey into different diving careers, from becoming a scuba instructor to shark diving, and finding an unexpected path in the dive industry.
Learning to swim as an adult is easier than you think. Overcome fear, build confidence, and unlock a lifetime of water freedom – it is never too late to start.
Overcoming a fear of diving takes time - but you can do it. Learn how one diver conquered her fear, with tips to help you start your own journey to success.
Discover how to get your mermaid certification, from training and gear to skills and safety. Learn to swim like a pro and embrace your inner mermaid.
Discover 9 dive certifications to go deeper, stay longer, and explore more. Find the right certification to level up your diving skills with confidence.
Discover why children should start swimming early — building water safety, confidence, and skills that last a lifetime, both in and out of the pool.
Diving in Key West belongs on your bucket list - here is why. Discover nine unforgettable sites, from colorful reefs to iconic wrecks, and plan your trip today.
Discover exciting mermaid jobs and how SSI Mermaid training can help you turn a passion for the water into a unique, rewarding, and professional career.
Discover why mangroves are vital to ocean health, marine life, and divers - plus where to dive among them and how to help protect these coastal forests.
Should you switch to closed-circuit rebreathers? Learn the pros and cons of CCR diving to decide if it's the right next step in your technical dive training.
Discover 10 scuba industry jobs beyond teaching — from conservation and gear tech to media and creative roles. Build a dive career that fits your passion.
Discover why diving in Key Largo tops every diver’s list — from vibrant coral reefs to historic wrecks, it is an underwater paradise for all skill levels.
Discover why a rescue diver course might be your best dive move yet - from confidence and skills to connection, this course transforms how you dive.