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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!

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!

It's easy for diving skills to get rusty and lose confidence if you haven't dived for a while. The SSI Scuba Skills Update will get you back in the water and diving quickly. This refresher course allows you to review and practice the diving skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take right before a diving vacation, so you can worry less about your skills and have more time to admire marine life. If you are a non-comprehensive Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your diving skills before taking open water dives. With no set course length, you are able to take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

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!

SSI has designed the Computer Diving program to familiarize certified divers with the features and benefits of using a dive computer. By understanding and knowing how to use all the features of a dive computer, you will not only increase your dive safety, but also make planning and executing your dive easier. The SSI Computer Diving program explores the features and capabilities of different dive computers and explains how to use these features before, during and after your dive. Often, divers buy a computer and use it only for the basic information. Get the most out of your investment by learning how to use your dive computer to its full potential. Start your SSI Computer Diving specialty online today!

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.

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.

Many people fear sharks, but these charismatic and intelligent fish are essential to healthy oceans and they are truly amazing to dive with. In the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to safely dive with sharks and discover how sharks and their behavior are misunderstood. It is a perfect course for shark enthusiasts and for divers who have a fear of sharks but want to overcome them. You will earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and undoubtedly become an avid shark diver.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You'll learn how to recognize stress, prevent accidents and learn practical techniques to perform rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of sessions in the pool and in open water, you'll be well prepared and confident in handling emergencies and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.