Marine Mammal Ecology

In the Shark Ecology SSI program, you'll learn how to interpret shark behavior, why it's often misunderstood and how to dive with it. Other dates: please contact us.

Sea turtles are some of the most wonderful animals to dive with. You'll want to dive with them even more after completing the Sea Turtle Ecology SSI 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 the threats to their survival. On completion of this course, you will be awarded the Sea Turtle Ecology SSI specialty certification. Other dates: please contact us.

Join the Science of Diving SSI specialty and you'll develop a comprehensive 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 for some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way of broadening your diving knowledge. Available online, you can earn your Science of Diving SSI specialty certification from home and get ready to start your career as a Diving Professional. Once you've completed the course, you'll be halfway to achieving the coveted Divemaster SSI qualification and earning the Science of Diving SSI specialty certification. Other dates: contact us

Welcome to Nudibranch Ecology, where you'll explore the world of sea slugs in seven detailed sections. Start with their classification and habitats, then learn about their movements, sensory and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies... Other dates: please contact us.

Discover the fascinating world of marine mammals. For other dates, please contact us.

Dive into the wonders of marine invertebrates with our new SSI specialty - Marine Invertebrate Ecology. Other dates: contact us

The world's oceans are home to thousands of species of fish, and you'll meet many of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you'll learn all the skills and concepts you need to identify the common reef fish families of the Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea. At the end of this course, you will receive your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification. Other dates: please contact us.

React Right is the SSI Emergency First Response course, providing you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible program, you can choose the topics you want to cover, including initial assessment, first aid, CPR and key stabilization techniques. You can also learn how to administer oxygen in a diving emergency and the basics of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Through theoretical sessions and practical scenarios, this program will give you the confidence you need to intervene in an emergency. Once certified, you'll be able to act as a first responder, providing first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administering oxygen and providing AED assistance in medical emergencies. Get your React Right SSI specialty certification. Contact the center for more dates and information.

Join the SSI Manta and Ray Ecology specialty program and you'll learn to dive with rays and recognize the different species of rays. You'll learn how rays contribute to the health of ocean ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection. On completion of the course, you will receive your Manta & Ray Ecology SSI specialty certification. Other dates: please contact us.

In the Marine Ecology SSI specialty program, you'll learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environment. You'll learn how energy flows through colonies and the links between different ocean ecosystems. With your new knowledge, you'll appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and get your Marine Ecology SSI certification. Other dates: contact us

Coral reefs are very popular with divers, and rightly so; drifting over a healthy reef filled with vibrant 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 diving specialty program, you will learn to identify different corals and obtain your SSI Coral Identification specialty certification. Other dates: contact us

The Perfect Buoyancy SSI specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most out of every dive. Buoyancy is an essential diving skill, but any diver will tell you that it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy Specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy 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 all diving situations. Upon completion of this course, you'll earn the Perfect Buoyancy SSI specialty certification. With improved buoyancy skills, you'll soon be able to glide with ease and take the underwater photos you've been dreaming of! Other dates: contact us

This world-renowned certification program is the best way to start your adventures of a lifetime as a certified diver. Customized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you the skills and experience you need to be truly comfortable underwater. You will obtain the Open Water Diver SSI certification. Other dates: please contact us. Reservations required via this link: https://nereides-plongee.bloowatch.com/booking/products/239154

Drysuit diving opens up a world of possibilities, including diving in remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also lets you stay warm on repeated dive days, when you don't want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wet suit. The Dry Suit Diving SSI specialty program is the best way to become a drysuit diver, and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a drysuit. You'll learn how to use this specific piece of equipment, made up of a drysuit and a diving jacket, what its advantages are and how to deal with emergency situations, which are specific to this type of diving. On completion of this course, you will be awarded the Dry Suit Diving SSI specialty certification. Other dates: please contact us.

In this introductory program, you'll learn everything you need to freedive safely with a buddy in a protected pool/environment to a depth of 5 meters. Online training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you all the skills and knowledge you need. On completion of the program, you will receive your Basic Freediver SSI certification. Other dates: please contact us.