Science of Diving

Night diving requires different skills than daytime diving. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you need to become a safe and confident night diver. This program will equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to dive safely and comfortably at night or in limited visibility. With a combination of online learning and open-water diving, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use special equipment and communicate easily with your buddy at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence!

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.

Diving in currents opens up a world of new dive sites and you will often see the most spectacular marine life. Dive from shore and you'll discover simplicity just by walking down the beach and explore your favorite dive sites with ease. But waves, tides and currents can affect a dive and your safety if you don't know how to deal with them. The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents Specialty will improve your diving skills and understanding so you can safely and confidently enjoy diving in changing environments. 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!

Enjoy diving among tropical fish in the beautiful diving tower in Beringen (Belgium) Todi at Sportoase. The water temperature is 24C, the depth of the diving tower is 10 meters, and there are 1000s of fish swimming around you. It is fantastic to be able to keep your diving skills up to standard here, especially in the colder winter months.

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 go diving more. Endless diving adventures await you and this course is where it all begins. Let's get started today.

This globally recognized certification is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a diver. Personalized training is combined with sessions in the water to ensure you have the skills and experience needed to become truly comfortable underwater. You too deserve an SSI Open Water Dive certification!

In the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty Program, you will learn how organisms in the ocean interact with each other and their environment. You will learn how energy flows through communities and the connections between different ocean ecosystems. With your new knowledge, you'll appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification. In addition to reading through the theory, we include a theory night at the dive center and a practical day at Burgers Zoo in Arnhem.

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.

Coral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so; floating over a healthy reef full of vibrant life is truly 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 diving on a reef. In this program, you will learn the skills and concepts you need to identify corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification.

The ocean is filled with thousands of fascinating and beautiful fish of every shape and size. Learn how to identify fish and get more out of your dives with the SSI Fish Identification Specialty program. You'll learn everything you need to identify common families of fish in the Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea and earn the SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification.

Join the SSI Manta and Ray Ecology specialty program and you will learn how to dive with rays and identify different species of rays. You will learn how rays contribute to healthy marine ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty certification.

Dive into the wonders of marine invertebrates with our new SSI ecology specialty - Marine Invertebrate Ecology. This engaging course covers topics such as invertebrate evolution and the ecology of simple and complex invertebrates such as nematodes, sponges, jellyfish, sea stars, nudibranchs and cuttlefish. You will explore the connections between humans and marine invertebrates and their impact on coral reefs. Raising awareness of our world, especially in the underwater world, this program increases your environmental awareness and helps you appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Invertebrates Specialty certification.

Is it your calling to save the ocean and the marine animals that call these oceans home? Does the thought of diving with whales fascinate you? Do you want to learn more about marine mammal ecology, biology and conservation? The SSI Marine Mammal Ecology program introduces you to the wonders of these amazing creatures. Dive into the world of whales, dolphins and seals to discover this amazingly diverse group of marine animals. In this program, you will learn what distinguishes marine mammals from land mammals, discover where they live, explore their physiology and how to identify different species. You'll also learn about marine mammal conservation - a great way to help save the ocean.What are you waiting for? Start taking SSI Marine Mammal Ecology online today!

Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you will explore the world of sea snails in seven detailed sessions. Begin with their classification and habitats, then learn about their locomotor, sensory and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, relationships with other marine organisms, feeding habits and crucial role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans, highlighting their importance for research and conservation. This course deepens your understanding of these extraordinary creatures, perfect for marine biology enthusiasts, students or the curious. Join us and uncover the secrets of nudibranchs.

Sea turtles are some of the most beautiful animals you will ever dive with. You'll want to dive with them even more after completing the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty program. This program teaches you the skills and knowledge you need to recognize and identify common species of sea turtles, describe their history and role in marine ecosystems, and threats to their survival. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty certification.