Marine Ecology

When you become an SSI Freediver, thousands of freediving opportunities await you all over the world. Learning freediving with SSI is easier than you think. This program combines online training, pool/confined water sessions and open water dives to get you comfortable and confident freediving in no time. Once you earn your certification, you'll be able to freedive with a buddy in open water to a maximum depth of 20 meters and discover a variety of underwater ecosystems around the world. Start your SSI Freediver course online today!

Are you ready to discover the freedom of being a mermaid in open water? Become a mermaid with SSI's exciting Ocean Mermaid program. This Mermaid training provides you with all the skills and techniques you need to maximize your mermaid experience, feel truly comfortable in the water and get the most out of your equipment. It's the recommended next step to embark on your mermaid adventures and truly experience the wonders of the ocean. Get started today and earn your SSI Ocean Mermaid certification.

Would you like to be in amazing pictures or videos as a mermaid or a triton? Are you ready to leave your friends and family speechless? This is the best modeling course to learn the skills and concepts you need to interact perfectly with a photographer or cameraman as a mermaid. In this underwater modeling program you will learn how to move like a mermaid to appear in fantastic underwater and surface photos/videos; your best mermaid moments in one image! Discover a new adventure as a mermaid, suitable for the whole family. Start your SSI Model Mermaid training today.

Are you passionate about saving the ocean and the marine animals that inhabit it? Are you fascinated by the idea of diving with whales? Would you like to learn more about the ecology, biology and conservation of marine mammals? SSI's Mammal Ecology program introduces you to these amazing creatures. Immerse yourself in the world of whales, dolphins and seals to discover this incredibly diverse group of marine animals. During the program you will learn what differentiates marine mammals from land mammals, discover where they live, explore their physiology and identify various species. You will also learn about marine mammal conservation, a great way to help save the oceans. What are you waiting for? Start your SSI Marine Mammal Ecology online training now!

Coral reefs are a jewel for divers, as diving on reefs teeming with marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the best way to learn more about them and get the most out of coral diving is to take SSI's Coral Identification specialty program. You will learn how to identify the different corals and, in addition, you will obtain the SSI Coral Identification specialty certification.

\By not having to carry heavy equipment, freediving allows you to move more easily underwater. It is the purest form of diving and makes you feel that you are in harmony with the water, an incomparable sensation. In the Try Freediving program you can experience freediving in confined water and discover why freedivers love the sport. Sign up today and discover the freediver in you.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a mermaid? Enroll in SSI's Try Mermaid program and make your dreams come true! You'll live a full mermaid experience with an SSI professional in the pool/confined water and learn entry-level mermaid skills, including monofin swimming. Earn the SSI Try Mermaid recognition qualification. This program is ideal for later enrollment in the SSI Mermaid program - get started today!

\The SSI Snorkel Diver program is your first step to discovering your passion for the underwater world. This is the best way to learn to snorkel and develop the water confidence you'll need to explore the fascinating landscapes and captivating marine life of the underwater world. You don't need to be an expert swimmer, and there are no age restrictions to participate in the Snorkel Diver program. You just need to feel comfortable in the water, be able to maintain buoyancy and be ready to begin the adventure of a lifetime. In this program, you'll learn the equipment and skills necessary to snorkel safely. Start your snorkel training today and earn your SSI Snorkel Diver certification card!

SSI designed the Computer Diving program to help certified divers become familiar with the functions and benefits of using a dive computer. By understanding and knowing how to use all the functions of a dive computer, you will not only increase your dive safety, but also make it easier to plan and execute your dive. SSI's Computer Diving program explores the functions and capabilities of the various dive computers and explains how to use these functions before, during and after the dive. Often, divers buy a computer and only use it for its basic information. Get the most out of your investment by learning how to use your dive computer to its full potential - start your SSI Computer Diving Specialty online today!

Freediving is the fastest growing underwater sport in the world. Take action and become a Basic Freediving Instructor. As a Basic Freediving Instructor, you will be able to teach freediving through the Snorkel Diver, Try Freediving and Basic Freediver programs. Gain experience with this entry-level instructor qualification. Once you're comfortable teaching the basics of freediving, you can advance your career as a freediving instructor. Get started today!

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

As a Nitrox Diver, you'll be able to increase your bottom times and safety margins and reduce surface intervals, so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting. In this program you will learn new skills and increase your dive knowledge. In addition, you will learn how to plan and safely dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you'll earn your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Night diving requires different skills than day diving. The Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is perfect for learning to dive at night and practice the techniques necessary to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program you will learn all the skills and knowledge necessary to dive safely and comfortably at night or in limited visibility. Through a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you'll learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment and communicate with your buddy at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you'll earn SSI's Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be prepared to dive at night or in limited visibility.

With the SSI Deep Diving Specialty, you'll learn everything you need to dive from 18 to 40 meters through a combination of academic sessions and open water dives. You'll learn how to plan and complete deep dives safely and how to use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most out of your deep dives. Upon completion, you'll earn your SSI Deep Diving specialty certification and be able to explore deep dive sites wherever you go. This SSI specialty is a prerequisite for some of the advanced dive programs, making it the recommended next step in your dive training.