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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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Empowering Disabled Divers: Understanding the SSI Classified Diver Program

Scuba diving can be life-changing for anyone — especially for people with disabilities. With proper training and support, the underwater world becomes more accessible...

Kenya in a Wheelchair: Safari, Scuba Diving, and Travel Tips

Traveling to Kenya as an active wheelchair user and adaptive diver can be a life-changing adventure. From rolling through savannahs on safari to exploring...

Become a Diving Instructor in Kenya

Dreaming of a life where your office is the ocean, your job is to inspire others, and your commute involves boat rides and coral...

Mission Ready Diver: The Ultimate Specialty Package

If you’re serious about becoming a more capable, confident, and self-reliant diver, it’s time to get Mission Ready. The Mission Ready Diver Specialty Package at Ocean Tribe...

Turtles of Diani – Dive into Conservation & Discovery

Types of Sea Turtles Found in DianiThe turtles of Diani are a highlight for divers. These graceful marine reptiles often appear on dives around...

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Everything You Need to Know

At Ocean Tribe, we understand that plans change. Whether it’s due to unexpected weather, illness, travel delays, or personal emergencies, our flexible cancellation and refund...

Introducing Tribe Watersports: Ocean Tribe’s Recommendation for Water Thrills in Diani

At Ocean Tribe, we’re passionate about the ocean in all its forms — and that means more than just scuba diving. That’s why we’re...

Dive Travel-Explore the World Introducing Tribe Safaris

You’ve discovered Kenya’s underwater wonders with us. You’ve dived the coral gardens of Kinondo, seen the turtles at Galu, and the Alpha Funguo wreck...

How the SSI Blue Oceans Program Helps Protect What We Love – And How You Can Get Involved

As divers, we know just how breathtaking the underwater world can be. But with every dive, we’re also witnessing the impact of pollution, overfishing,...

Diver Stress & Rescue: Building Confidence and Care

SSI’s Diver Stress & Rescue course teaches vital skills: spotting stress early, preventing minor issues from becoming emergencies, and executing safe rescues—both in the confined environment...

How to Log Your Dives the Right Way – And Why It Matters

Logging your dives might seem like a simple afterthought—just ticking a few boxes and moving on. But any experienced diver will tell you: a...

Zero to Hero: The Fastest Way to Turn Diving Into a Career

The "Zero to Hero" dive career pathway. If you’ve ever finished a dive and thought, “I wish this was my job,” you’re not alone. Many divers...

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...