Before You Dive Scuba diving takes more than swimming past colorful corals and marine life. It calls for practical skills that help you move through the water safely and efficiently.1 You learn these skills in an Open Water course, but certification is only the beginning. Keep practicing to build confidence in your diving technique.1 SSI’s […]
Welcome to the Underwater World Your first dives can change the way you see the ocean. The weightless feeling, the open blue water, and the marine life around you create memories that stay with you. Like any new skill, diving takes practice. Recognizing a few common mistakes can help make those early dives safer, calmer, […]
Learning to Dive, One Skill at a Time Every experienced diver was once a wide-eyed beginner, perhaps carrying a little too much weight on their belt. Learning to dive is exciting, and it brings new challenges. Mistakes are part of learning, but some beginner diving mistakes are worth avoiding from the start. Better habits make […]
