Nudibranch Ecology with lecture by Thomas Van Puymbroeck

Become a diver in 3, 2, 1... At ScubaXP you get your first dive certification in peace, with plenty of practice in the water, and with training that is recognized worldwide. What you get exactly - You become an SSI Open Water Diver, good for diving up to 18 meters together with a buddy, anywhere in the world - You learn mainly in the water: lots of practice, supported by just enough theory to dive safely and relaxed - You learn in detail how to use your dive computer and can get the computer diving specialty certification right away at no extra cost.

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

As a Nitrox diver you can increase your bottom times or safety margins and of course shorten surface intervals - so you can spend more time exploring the dive sites you love most and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge while learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

The Assistant Instructor certification is the next step after becoming a Divemaster and another step on your path to becoming a dive instructor. This will give you valuable teaching experience. You practice briefings, give theory and lessons in the water. If you want to continue your career as a dive professional, you can complete the Instructor Training Course, pass an Instructor Evaluation and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

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. 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.

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to dive for the first time. You will be 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 certification and will undoubtedly want to do more diving. Endless diving adventures await you and this course is where it all begins. Let's get started today.

It's easy for diving skills to get rusty and lose confidence if you haven't dived for a while. The SSI Scuba Skills Update will get you back in the water and diving quickly. This refresher course allows you to review and practice the diving skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take right before a diving vacation, so you can worry less about your skills and have more time to admire marine life. If you are a non-comprehensive Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your diving skills before taking open water dives. With no set course length, you are able to take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

SSI designed the Computer Diving program to help certified divers become familiar with the features 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 planning and executing your dive easier. The SSI Computer Diving program explores the functions and capabilities of different dive computers and explains how to use these functions before, during, and after your dive. Often, divers purchase a computer and only use it for its basic information. Get the most out of your investment by learning to use your dive computer to its full potential. Start your SSI Computer Diving specialty online today!

Dry suit diving opens a world of possibilities, including dives to remote Arctic destinations and dive sites in cold water full of life. Dry suit diving is also a great way to stay warm on days with multiple dives, when you don't want to spend time putting on and taking off a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diver Specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver, teaching you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment such as dry suits and jackets, the benefits of dry suits and how to handle dry suit emergencies - which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty Brevet.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certificates in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide upon successful completion of the Divemaster program. If you want to make your passion your profession by guiding certified divers, Ecology Program

Want to know more about the SSI professional courses? Come to our info session and learn more about all courses from divemaster, assistant instructor, instructor, specialty instructor...

Explore further than ever before and learn to dive in the most demanding underwater conditions. The SSI Extended Range Cave Diving program teaches adventurers the proper procedures and protocols to conduct single-line cave penetration dives using basic navigation. You can use an XR Sidemount, Twinset or Rebreather Total Diving System during your Cave Diver certification course. The SSI Cave Diving specialty is an excellent introduction to the fascinating world of cave diving equipment. As a certified cave diver, you will understand the importance of dive safety and diving with a buddy, along with the use of well-maintained, properly configured diving equipment. Start your cave diving journey today with the SSI Cave Diver certification!

The full face mask lets you breathe naturally through both nose and mouth, making diving feel even more relaxing. The circulation of warm air keeps your breaths comfortable, even in colder water. Your jaw muscles stay relaxed - no more feeling tired after a long dive. Plus, the design prevents your goggles from clogging, so you always enjoy clear, unobstructed vision underwater.

This course series for children ages 8-12 years old playfully teaches all snorkeling & diving skills leading up to future open water training. We go into the water 8 times to learn what it is like to breathe underwater, float like an astronaut, learn about marine life conservation and much more. Minimum number of participants: 2

Would you like to kill two birds with one stone? Get acquainted with current diving and planning tidal dives, while discovering the best dive sites in Zeeland. At ScubaXP we provide a personalized program, based on your experience and we go exploring. With a little luck we will also see the most beautiful marine life in our beautiful Oosterschelde estuary. This specialty is ideal for discovering dives in our region or to expand your diving experience and start planning your own dives. The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents Specialty will improve your diving skills and understanding so you can safely and confidently enjoy diving in a changing environment. You will gain a better understanding of dynamic open water environments and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You'll also practice diving from the shore, in currents or in rivers to earn this specialty certification. Get started today!