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Mark Slingo is an experienced SSI Instructor Trainer and co-founder of Ocean Tribe in Kenya. With over 20 years in the dive industry, he’s dedicated to shaping skilled, ethical dive professionals and believes great instructors create safe, confident, and environmentally aware divers.
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March SSI ITC in Kenya – Train in Paradise. Teach Worldwide.

The March SSI ITC in Kenya gives you the chance to turn your diving passion into a professional career. This March, join Ocean Tribe in Diani...

Sidemount Diving — February Specialty of the Month

If you’ve been curious about expanding your scuba skills in a fun, flexible, and highly useful way, there’s never been a better time to...

What Is a Kisite Marine Park Trip Like?

Kisite Marine Park (Kisite Mpunguti) lies close to the Tanzanian border, near Wasini Island. From Diani, it is a full-day excursion. You leave...

Switching to a Wing — When Does It Make Sense?

Most recreational divers begin with a jacket-style BC. It feels familiar because it wraps buoyancy around your torso, offers integrated weight systems, and feels simple...

Why Is Scuba Diving Cheaper in Some Places Compared to Others?

People often ask why diving is cheaper in some places than others. After all, a dive is a dive. You breathe compressed air, follow a guide,...

Valentines Day Dive Offer: Dive Together

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate your bond with something truly memorable. Instead of a typical dinner date, consider a shared experience...

The Benefits of Choosing SSI’s ITC

Becoming a scuba instructor is one of the most rewarding career moves a diver can make — but which professional training pathway should you choose? If...

Best Beach Bars in Diani

Diani Beach is one of East Africa’s most iconic coastal destinations. It is known for its long stretch of white sand, warm Indian Ocean...

Top Myths About Scuba Diving

Scuba diving is one of the most accessible and rewarding adventure sports in the world, yet it is still surrounded by outdated ideas and...

What Instructors Learn From Teaching Divers With Disabilities

Teaching divers with disabilities is a two-way process. Instructors don’t just pass on skills. They develop new ones themselves. In fact, many dive professionals...

Signs of a Good Dive Centre

Choosing where to dive is just as important as choosing where to travel. As such it is important you can recognise the signs of...

SSI Advanced Wreck Diving in Diani- Specialty of the Week

For adventurous divers looking to go beyond the reefs and into structured environments, SSI Advanced Wreck Diving is one of the most rewarding specialties you can...

Why do my GAP Year in Kenya or Tanzania?

So you have graduated from school or university and are looking to take a year out before moving on to the next stage of...

MV Dania- East Africa’s Number 1 Wreck Dive Site

The MV Dania is a ship wreck  located off the coast of Kenya which was sunk deliberately by Buccaneer Diving in 2002 to form...