How do sea turtles migrate long distances and return to the same beach they were born at to lay their eggs? How does temperature play a role in gender determination? How do they live in the ocean but still require fresh water to survive? Find out as we trace the history, habitat, food supplies and behaviors of everyone's favorite reptile!

This course takes a look at one of the world's most misunderstood sea creatures. With over 500 species, we will learn about their biology and behavior, highlight common misconceptions, and study the impact humans have on them, and how this ultimately affects the entire marine ecosystem.

Rays have been around for hundreds of millions of years, yet we know surprisingly little about them including how old they get, when they mature, and how far they migrate. In this program, you'll explore what makes a ray a ray, locate where they live, discover what they eat, and learn how to identify one ray from the next.

Explore the colorful world of sea slugs and discover their complex reproductive strategies, unique defense mechanisms, feeding habits, and how they move across the seafloor. Learn about their relationships with other marine organisms and the crucial role they play in our coastal seas.

There are thousands of species of fish in the ocean and all have certain common characteristics that make them distinct from one another. Throughout this course, we will learn how to identify different species based on their physical characteristics, behaviors, habitats and geographical locations.

Did you know the beautiful coral formations you see while diving are living animals that breed, eat, and die - leaving behind skeletal structures that form the foundation of the ocean's reef ecosystems? Learn all about the fascinating life of corals and why their health is integral to the survival of the world's coastal regions.

Dive into the world of whales, dolphins, and seals to explore this amazingly diverse group of marine animals. In this course, you will learn what makes marine mammals distinct from land mammals, discover where they live, explore their physiology, and learn how to identify various species.

This captivating course covers invertebrate evolution and the ecology of simple and complex invertebrates such as nematodes, sponges, jellyfish, sea stars, nudibranchs, and squids. Explore the connections between humans and marine invertebrates and their impact on coral reefs!

Chose any 5 courses of the 9 course available

Your Launch Pad To Technical Diving

The SSI Extended Range (Air 45m) course is SSI's cornerstone tec program and is your first taste of diving beyond recreational limits. This course can either be done using double tanks or on sidemount.

Conduct deco dives to 50m (Air) or 60m (Trimix)

Descend to 100m