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Coral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so; drifting over a healthy reef filled with bustling marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the SSI Coral Identification specialty program is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives. In this coral dive specialty program, you will learn how to identify different corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification specialty certification.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Enhance your diving skills and strengthen your reputation as an experienced diver with the popular Divemaster certification. Widely recognized as one of the most coveted training courses for experienced divers, this certification opens the door to a rewarding career in the diving industry. In the SSI training system, you'll earn the Divemaster certification after successfully completing the Dive Guide program and the Science of Diving specialty. With this package, we offer you this valuable combination of the two courses

With SSI Try Scuba training, you can get your first results in the water. With an instructor by your side, you immerse yourself in open water and discover the magic of scuba diving. By the end of the course, you'll have received your SSI Try Scuba certification card, and you can start your next dive. After all, there are plenty of other divers waiting for you, and this course is just the beginning. Start now!

The SSI Classified Diving Instructor program provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to organize and conduct entry-level dive training programs for Classified Diving students and Classified Dive Buddies. Prerequisites - Minimum age: 18 years Possess the following SSI certification, in active status: - Assistant Instructor

The Classified Dive Buddy SSI program provides students with the necessary training to dive with a Classified Diver in environments and at depths equivalent to their training. Prerequisites - Minimum age: 18 years - Proof of First Aid and CPR training within two (2) years prior to issuing the certification card - The following SSI certifications or their equivalent issued by a recognized training organization: - Diver Stress & Rescue

The altitude diving course teaches the basic theoretical and practical knowledge needed to train all divers to be aware of and responsible for their safety underwater. THE FOLLOWING TOPICS ARE COVERED: Knowledge of and respect for the environment at altitude Risks of the environment Saturation at altitude Use of altitude tables Adjustment of equipment Preparation and organization of a dive

It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life.If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty course is the best course to learn how to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, avoid accidents and apply practical techniques for performing rescues and emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water training, you will be well and safely prepared to deal with emergency and rescue situations. After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty certification.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty course is the best course to learn how to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, avoid accidents and apply practical techniques for performing rescues and emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water training, you will be well and safely prepared to deal with emergency and rescue situations. After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty certification.

Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you will explore the world of nudibranchs in seven detailed lessons. Start with their classification and habitats, then learn about their locomotor, sensory and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, their relationships with other marine organisms, their feeding habits and their important role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans and learn more about their importance for research and conservation. This course will deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures and is ideal for marine biology fans, students and the curious. Join us and discover the secrets of nudibranchs.