Shark Ecology Instructor

It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

Continue to explore the oceans, increase your dive time, reduce your air consumption and more with the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program. The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program is suitable for those who don't know which specialty to choose. In this program, you will try out different specializations before deciding on a fully specialized course. It's a great way to experience what advanced diver training entails and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program, you will try 5 different specializations. In each specialization, you will complete one open water training dive after a detailed briefing with an SSI instructor. With this trial program of specializations, you will have complete freedom when diving. At any time in the future, you can take the complete specialization programs and count your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be certified as an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver.

With Dry Suit Diving certification, you can dive anywhere in the world in warmth and comfort all year round. It's the best way to significantly extend your diving season and explore cold-water diving areas without getting cold. In this program, you'll learn everything you need to be safe and comfortable in a dry suit and practice techniques to help you handle tricky situations with your dive gear. Upon completion of the course, you will be certified as an SSI Dry Suit Diver.

Gain a thorough understanding of diving equipment, physics and the underwater environment. In SSI's Science of Diving course, you'll expand your knowledge of the underwater environment and its effects on the human body, gain new knowledge of physics, and look at the details of diving equipment. This specialization will advance your knowledge to the level of diving professionals. The SSI Science of diving specialization is required for the following professional courses or some Extended Range courses. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive the SSI Science of diving certification.

Who hasn't heard of the Maldives, a beautiful diving destination in the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, an island nation made up of nineteen atolls, an abundance of large marine animals such as manta rays, sharks, turtles and other underwater life? Yes, now get ready for a proper dose of diving adventure on one of the most luxurious boats in the Maldives with spacious cabins for two. With a lounge, dining room and outdoor deck for moments of relaxation, what's in store and what's not to miss? Seven days on a full-board ship. Safaris to beautiful locations around the Maldives. Exceptional diving - 3 dives per day + 1 night dive. Sites suitable for beginners, advanced divers and just snorkelling your non-diving escort. Minimum qualification OWD + Deep Diving. Date: October 2026 - exact date to be confirmed.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to dive safely and comfortably under the ice. You will learn about the special requirements for diving in an enclosed environment, techniques and communication methods as well as how to properly use special equipment for ice diving.

In the SSI Shark Ecology Instructor program, you’ll learn how to help your students interpret shark behavior, understand why sharks are often misunderstood, and learn how to dive with them. It’s the ideal course for shark lovers and divers who are afraid of sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completing this program, you’ll earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty Instructor certification and will undoubtedly become an enthusiastic professional in shark diving. Get started today!

In the SSI Shark Ecology program, learn how to interpret shark behavior, why they are often misunderstood, and how to dive with sharks. This course is ideal for shark lovers and for divers who are nervous about sharks but want to overcome their fear. After completing this program, you will be certified as an SSI Shark Ecology Specialty and will undoubtedly become an enthusiastic shark diver. Get started today!

Choosing and buying your own dive gear is probably the biggest and most important investment a diver will make, and it is very easy to make mistakes. Our wish is that you assemble the optimal dive gear and know how to take care of it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most out of your investment and enjoy safe and trouble-free dives for many years to come. The SSI Equipment Techniques Specialty Course is the best way to learn all about selecting, maintaining and properly storing your dive equipment. Working with an experienced and trained SSI professional, you will learn in detail about the components of your complete diving system and gain a foundation for understanding it well. By following the basic principles of preventive maintenance, your equipment will make your dive gear serve you well and long.

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You'll dive in confined water where you'll be well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy an unforgettable first breath underwater and the magic of diving. At the end of this short course, you'll get your first SSI Try Scuba card and be guaranteed to want to dive again. There are endless diving adventures awaiting you and this course is the start of what's to come. Let's get started today!

Diving in caverns and cenotes opens up a new dimension of confined space diving with a veil of mystery, while giving you a glimpse into the exciting world of cave diving. As an SSI Cavern & Cenote Diver, you will learn how to use cave diving equipment, gas management concepts, and buddy team skills to safely conduct cavern and cenote dives. The SSI Cavern/Cenote Diving program provides divers with the training necessary to independently plan and execute limited penetration, no-decompression dives in natural environments, to a maximum depth of 30 meters or a linear distance of 40 meters, using specialized equipment in confined spaces and procedures with an equally or more qualified buddy.

Wreck diving has a lot to offer, not only do you get to see interesting and historic wrecks, but many wrecks have become artificial reefs covered in an abundance of colorful coral and home to schools of fish. In SSI's Wreck Diving Specialization Course, you'll learn to locate and name wrecks, learn new techniques for non-penetrating dives, and enter a new dimension of diving adventures. In the SSI Advanced Wreck Diver course, you will learn new skills needed for penetrating wreck dives up to 40 meters in the daylight zone. You will learn new techniques, guide line work, learn special equipment and improve your diving skills. We teach wreck diving courses at our partner bases in Montenegro, Malta and the UK.

Dive longer, explore more remote locations, and discover new opportunities with an underwater scooter. With SSI's Scooter Diver / DPV specialization, you'll make the most of your time underwater, have more fun and reach more remote locations at your favorite sites. In this course, you will learn how to safely plan and execute dives using an underwater scooter. Upon completion of the program, you will earn your SSI Scooter / DPV Diving Specialty certification.

React Right SSI is a first aid course that provides you with the training and knowledge needed to provide first aid in the event of a medical emergency. In this flexible diving program, you can choose which topics you want to learn, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about administering oxygen in diving emergencies and the basics of using an automated external defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theoretical sections and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need to respond in emergency situations. By the time you gain certification, you will be able to act as a paramedic, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn certification for the SSI React Right specialty.

The SSI Extended Range Foundations program provides all divers with the opportunity to expand their advanced diving skills and knowledge. Learn about using tec equipment with any diving system you are certified for and build on your basic skills to master balance, trim, fin techniques, positioning and communication. The Extended Range Foundations program provides supplemental training to existing certifications to increase diver confidence and control in the water. Upon completion of this program, you will earn the SSI Extended Range Foundations certification.