Hello Members, at Scuba Diving International (SDI), everything we do is guided by three core commitments: promoting diver safety, delivering exceptional support, and protecting the underwater world we all share.
As a family-owned and operated organization, we believe in building a global community connected by a shared passion for exploration, education, and responsible diving. We are One Dive Family. And families support one another.
We Care.
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The new SDI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) eLearning is here—and there's never been a better time to start teaching DPV divers. Throughout August, you'll triple your rewards - earn 9 Loyalty Rewards Points for every DPV diver certified.
Whether you're already teaching DPV or looking to expand your
specialty offerings, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your business
using the new DPV eLearning course while earning more rewards. Not already a DPV Instructor? Become an SDI DPV Instructor
and you'll automatically receive the new Digital Instructor Resource (DIR) in your instructor profile—everything you need to
confidently teach the new program. Offer valid August 1–31.
LOYALTY REWARDS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS & FACILITIES
Dive centers and their instructors are the backbone of our sport. This program is our way of saying thank you: earn points for every certification and redeem them for real rewards. The best part? You have already been accumulating rewards points since October 2025! Members: Use them to save on your 2027 renewal. Facilities: Redeem your points for free codes.
SDI is pleased to announce a series of Member Update presentations across Asia this August, led by Cris Merz, Vice President of Global Business Development. The sessions will provide SDI members with updates on the organization's continued growth, new initiatives, the We Care member service campaign, business development opportunities, and the future direction of SDI. Members are encouraged to attend these complimentary sessions to hear the latest SDI updates, network with fellow professionals, and participate in an open Q&A. Additional venue details and registration information will be provided by the local SDI regional offices.
Event Schedule - Manila, Philippines – August 21, 2026 / Panglao, Philippines – August 23, 2026 / Hong Kong – August 29, 2026
SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING NOW AVAILABLE IN SDI APP
Sharing your SDI journey just got easier. Social media sharing and posting are now available directly through the SDI App, giving divers and professionals a simple way to celebrate achievements, share their diving experiences, and stay connected with the dive community. Whether you have earned a new certification, reached an important milestone, or simply want to share your passion for diving, you can now take those moments from the SDI App straight to your social channels. It is another way we are making the SDI App more useful, more connected, and a bigger part of your diving experience.
THREE NEW EPISODES ARE OUT
ONE DIVE FAMILY PLAYBOOK: EPISODES 7, 8 AND 9
Episode 7 was released in mid-June and specializes in Ethical Upselling: The Secret to Lifelong Divers. Episode 8 teaches How to Turn Open Water Students into Lifelong Divers, while Episode 9 will guide you through how to Create
In Episode 7 of Season Two of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele sits down with Cristina Zenato, a world-renowned shark behaviorist, cave explorer, and conservationist whose journey spans continents and disciplines. From growing up in the African rainforest to building a life in the Bahamas, Cristina’s story is one of persistence, passion, and an unrelenting drive to understand the natural world.
