Open Water Diver

High mountain lakes and reservoirs can offer incredible visibility, unique scenery, and quiet dive sites—but they also require special planning. The SSI Altitude Diving Specialty teaches you how to adjust your dive plans safely when you are diving well above sea level.In this course you will learn how altitude affects pressure, no-decompression limits, and surface intervals, and how to use altitude-adjusted tables or dive computers correctly. You’ll also review equipment considerations, emergency procedures, and practical techniques for diving in remote or cooler environments.After completing the Altitude Diving Specialty with Coral Sea Scuba, you’ll be able to explore high-elevation dive sites with confidence and integrate those dives into your overall logbook and advanced training goals.

During the Enriched Air Nitrox 40 Program, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of how oxygen-enriched gas mixtures affect your body and your dive profile. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of nitrox, including the mastery of oxygen analyzers and the calculation of your Maximum Operating Depth for various gas blends. You will also learn to integrate nitrox settings into your dive computer to optimize your decompression limits. This internationally recognized specialty provides you with the skills to safely use nitrox mixes containing up to 40 percent oxygen at dive centers and liveaboards around the world. By mastering these concepts, you ensure a higher level of safety and competence for every future underwater adventure. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.