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Coral reefs are the building blocks of many ocean ecosystems. This program teaches you the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common families of coral species. You will earn the SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification after co

This program teaches you the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common species of sea turtles, describes their history and role in marine ecosystems, and threats to their survival. You will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty cer

Many humans fear sharks, but is that reputation deserved? By taking the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how sharks and their behavior are often misunderstood, and how you can safely observe them in their natural habitat. You will earn the SSI Sh

Of all the advances in recreational diving taking place over the past two decades, perhaps none generates as much excitment - or misunderstanding - as the use of Nitrox. Enriched Air Nitrox has the potential to benefit recreational divers in several ways.

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The ocean is filled with fascinating and beautiful fish of every shape and size. This non-diving specialty program teaches you the skills and concepts required to identify the common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and Red Sea reef fish. You will ear

Rays and their close relatives, sharks, have been around for hundreds of millions of years, some long before the dinosaurs roamed the Earth, yet we know surprisingly little about these majestic creatures. In the Manta Ray Ecology course we will explore th

This program provides a general understanding of the complex and exciting science of marine ecology, which is the study of how organisms interact with each other and the environment, the flow of energy through communities, and the link between ocean ecosy

This specialty is a perquisite for Dive Masters and Assistant Instructors courses however, certified divers are encouraged to take this class to learn how physics and physiology are intertwined with everyday diving activities. This program will present th

Some of world's best freedivers are marine mammals like dolphins and whales. By taking the SSI Monofin Freediving Specialty program, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to maximize your underwater efficiency by diving with a monofin. You will

Free immersion training requires less energy and effort, and can be done in a head-down position. This enables you to use less energy, and makes equalization easier for newer freedivers. This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely c

Good freedivers are constantly seeking ways to improve their personal performance. This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct a session using freediving training tables, which will improve breath-hold times, and increase