Scuba Schools International (SSI) was established in 1970 with the vision of making it possible for anyone to learn how to dive safely. Today, SSI is the world's largest professional business-based training agency, with 3,500+ Training Centers and over 100,000 SSI Professionals in 150+ countries.
For over 50 years, SSI has provided high-quality training programs and materials for Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving, Mermaid, Swim, and Lifeguard programs from beginner to Instructor Trainer levels. With digital and printed materials available in more than 40 languages, SSI enables people to experience the underwater world across the globe.
SSI's MyDiveGuide represents the world's largest Dive Site Database with more than 5,000 sites, including potential wildlife encounters. The database is based on more than 6 million logged dives and improves daily via SSI's Digital DiveLog. MyDiveGuide and the Digital DiveLog connect dive sites, buddies, instructors, and Training Centers using QR Code technology and SSI's digital dive verification to create a lifetime of adventure.
BLUE OCEANS is SSI's environmental conservation initiative. Accessible to everyone, SSI seeks to create environmental awareness and protect our oceans by role modeling conservation-minded behavior and promoting sustainable diving practices.
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In 1949, Ludovico Mares designed and manufactured his first masks and spearguns with one dream in mind: To share his unbridled passion for the sea and diving with the rest of the world.
Mares started as one small factory in Rapallo, Italy, but now, over 75 years later, it is at the forefront of innovative dive technologies, representing only the best in dive products.
Mares continues to set new industry standards. Constant investment in innovation, research, expertise and a creative, professional approach make Mares a synonym of quality, safety and reliability. The best of Mares is encapsulated in every product to meet the needs of each and every diver.
Come and discover the Mares world, all you need to do is...
Just add water.