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The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty program is the best course to learn the skills needed to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, how to prevent accidents and learn practical techniques to perform rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of practice sessions in the pool and open water, you'll be well-prepared and confident to handle emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

In the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behaviours, why they are often misunderstood and how dive with sharks. This is a perfect course for shark fans and for divers who are nervous about sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and no doubt become an avid shark diver. Start today!

Do you have a passion to save the ocean and the marine animals that call it their home? Does the thought of diving with whales fascinate you? Do you want to learn more about the ecology, biology, and conservation of marine mammals? The SSI Marine Mammal Ecology program introduces you to the wonders of these amazing creatures. Dive into the world of whales, dolphins, and seals to explore this amazingly diverse group of marine animals. In this program, you will learn what makes marine mammals distinct from land mammals, discover where they live, explore their physiology, and how to identify various species. You will also learn about marine mammal conservation - a great way to help save the ocean. What are you waiting for? Start your SSI Marine Mammal Ecology training online today!

The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification.

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.

Sea turtles are some of the most wonderful animals to dive with. You will want to dive with them even more after completing the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty program! This specialty program provides the skills and concepts you need to recognize and identify common sea turtle species. It teaches you about the fascinating history of sea turtles, their role in marine ecosystems and threats to their survival. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty certification.

In the SSI Marine Ecology specialty program, you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environments. You will be taught how energy flows through communities and the links between different ocean ecosystems. With your newfound knowledge, you will appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn how to safely lead certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, performing site evaluations and leading dives, you'll become a confident Divemaster in no time. Start your diving career as a professional Divemaster.

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to dive for the first time. You are in sheltered water and well cared for by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of diving. By the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba accreditation card and will undoubtedly want to dive again. Endless diving adventures await you and with this course it all begins. Start today!

Join the SSI Science of Diving specialty and you will develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand diving knowledge. Available online, you can obtain your SSI Science of Diving certification from home, preparing you for a diving career. Upon completion, you will be halfway to achieving the coveted SSI Divemaster certification and obtain the SSI Science of Diving certification.

With the SSI Search & Recovery Specialty program, lost items are a thing of the past. In this fascinating program, you will learn all the skills you need to safely and confidently perform search and recovery operations. YOU will learn how to use search patterns, specialized dive plans and underwater communication skills, and you will practice using new equipment such as lifting balloons, lines and reels. By developing your search techniques and practicing searches in a dive team, you will become a confident search and recovery diver during this program. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Search & Recovery Specialty certification.

The Dive Guide program is the first step of an exciting journey. Learn to safely guide certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, performing site evaluations and leading dives you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Start your diving career as a professional Dive Guide here or continue on for Divemaster.

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty is the best way to improve buoyancy and get the most out of every dive. Buoyancy is an essential diving skill but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. With the Perfect Buoyancy specialty, you will learn advanced skills and techniques so you can master your buoyancy faster and enjoy more relaxed diving adventures. With improved body position in the water and better buoyancy control, your air consumption will decrease and you can extend bottom times. In this fascinating program, you'll also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in any situation. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With improved buoyancy, you'll soon be able to float even easier, take the underwater photos you dream about and explore the ocean effortlessly.

As a Deep Diver you will discover some of the world's best dive sites and most sought after marine life. So much awaits you in the deep blue sea. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty teaches you everything you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters through a mix of theory and open water diving. You'll learn how to plan and make your deep diving adventures safe and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most out of your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI specialty is also a requirement for other advanced courses making it the next logical step to get your Deep Diver certification.

When diving with a full face mask, you can breathe through your nose and mouth just as you would at the surface. (2 dives)