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The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to experience scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined waters and well cared for by your instructor, so you can enjoy those unforgettable first breaths underwater and experience the magic of diving. At the end of this short course, you will have received your Try Scuba SSI recognition card and you will undoubtedly want to dive again. Endless diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Let's get started today!

Enroll in the SSI Scuba Science specialty and you will develop a thorough understanding of the underwater world and its effect on the human body. This specialty is the required training for many SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your diving knowledge. Available online, you can receive the Diving Science Specialty certification from home and prepare to start your professional career. Upon completion of the program, you will be halfway to receiving the coveted SSI Divemaster rank.

The ocean is full of dive sites, but many of the best can only be accessed by boat. If you want to discover these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It's the best way to learn how to dive from different boat types safely and with confidence. As a diver from a boat, you'll be able to explore dive sites far from the coast that attract pelagic formations and marine fauna that you won't find near the coast. You can experience the excitement of a dive from a liveaboard around the world, fill your day with dives away from crowds, and sail until the sun goes down. Using online training and open water diving sessions, the Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills and techniques necessary to dive safely and comfortably from various boats. Earn your SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification. Get started today.

In SSI's Marine Ecology specialty program you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environment. We will teach you how energy flows through communities and the connections between different ocean ecosystems. With your newfound knowledge you can appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Get started online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.

Coral reefs are enjoyed among divers and rightly so; Floating over a healthy reef teeming with bustling 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 make the most of your reef dives. In this coral diving specialty program, you'll learn the necessary skills and concepts you need to identify common families of coral species and earn your SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification.

Take your passion for shipwrecks to the next level. The SSI Advanced Wreck Diving Course is aimed at experienced divers who want to learn how to explore the interior of wrecks in a safe, controlled and technical way, respecting the highest safety standards. This course delves into shipwreck penetration techniques, advanced planning and risk management, allowing you to explore closed environments with greater confidence and preparation.