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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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How to Crossover to SSI from PADI: Dive Pros Upgrade

Wondering how to crossover to SSI from PADI? You are not alone. More dive pros than ever are making the switch, and once you look at...

SSI Pro Rewards vs PADI Pro+ Rewards: Has PADI Finally Caught Up?

When dive professionals compare SSI vs PADI, the conversation usually starts with money. Not just the lower renewal fees. Not just the free student...

What To Expect On Your Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Course

So, you've completed your Open Water Diver certification — congratulations! Now you're wondering what comes next. The good news is that your next step...

Alternative to the Advanced Open Water Diver Course — Get More For Your Money

If you've completed your Open Water Diver certification, the next logical step in most people's minds is the Advanced Open Water Diver course. It's the...

Where Is the Best Place to Learn to Dive in Kenya?

If you've been dreaming of exploring the underwater world, Kenya's coastline is one of East Africa's best-kept secrets, and there's one place that stands...

How Do I Become a Diving Instructor?

So you've fallen in love with the underwater world and you're asking yourself: how do I become a diving instructor?You're not alone. Every year, thousands...

Why a Diving Instructor Internship is a Great Way to Go Pro

Why a Diving Instructor Internship is a Great Way to Go ProSo, you want to become a professional scuba diving instructor. That's an exciting...

How many divers will be in a group at Ocean Tribe

When divers ask how many divers in a group, they are usually really asking one thing: will I actually be looked after underwater?At Ocean Tribe, the...

Become a Diving Instructor in Kenya in May 2026

If you want to become a diving instructor, where you train matters just as much as the qualification itself. In May 2026, Kenya stands out...

Easter Diving Deals in Diani, Kenya

Easter diving deals in Diani, Kenya are here, and this year we are doing something different. Skip the chocolate, step off the beach, and...

How Do I Use Less Air When Scuba Diving?

Learning how to use less air when scuba diving is one of the biggest steps you can take to improve your diving. It means longer dives,...

SSI Instructor Training Course May 2026- Start a Life Less Ordinary

The SSI Instructor Training Course May 2026 is your opportunity to turn your passion for diving into a professional career in one of the...

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...