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Environment Specialty Programs

If you are a budding underwater naturalist, join our Ecology specialty programs!

They are the perfect way to enhance your dive experience by learning about different marine life,
how ocean ecosystems function and how to dive safely with sharks, rays and more. Whatever your
passion, we have a specialty for you!

Any snorkeler aged 10 upwards can join these SSI Ecology courses, open water sessions are
optional, and they can all be completed online - making them perfect for all to enjoy. Start now!

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Become an Ecology Specialty diver

In the SSI Shark Ecology specialty, you will learn how to dive safely with sharks and discover why
these charismatic animals are often misunderstood. It is perfect for shark fans! Love rays? Join the
SSI Manta & Ray Ecology specialty to learn how to identify and dive safely with rays, plus why they
are so important for healthy oceans. Delve into the fascinating world of sea turtles with the SSI Sea
Turtle Ecology specialty or improve your identi�cation skills with our Coral and Fish Identi�cation
specialties.

To gain a thorough understanding of the oceans, join the SSI Marine Ecology specialty. You will
learn about the exciting science of Marine Ecology and how ocean ecosystems interact.

Shark Ecology Marine Ecology Coral Identification

Sharks are vital for healthy oceans The SSI Marine Ecology Specialty Discover the wonders of coral reefs
and are truly spectacular to dive program is the best way to discover with the SSI Coral Identi�cation
with! Join the SSI Shark Ecology… the exciting science of marine… Specialty program. In this coral div

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Upgrade your Training

Upgrade your training experience by taking more Specialty Programs! These are a perfect way to
explore new dive sites and use your Ecology skills! When you complete a certain number of
Specialty Programs paired with Logged Dives, you will also automatically earn the SSI Recognition
Ratings – SSI Specialty Diver, SSI Advanced Open Water Diver and SSI Master Diver. Continue your
SSI Specialty training right away and earn recognition as you become a safer and more comfortable
diver!

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Enriched Air Nitrox

Extend your dive time, shorten your surface

intervals and spend more time exploring the dive
sites you love, with the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox
Specialty certi�cation program.

10 3-6
Minimum Age Suggested
duration (h)

Deep Diving

Many exciting and iconic dive sites lie in deeper

waters. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will get you
there - safely and with con�dence. Learn how to
plan and conduct dives to between 18 and 40…

15 10-15 3
Minimum Age Suggested Open Water
duration (h) Sessions

Perfect Buoyancy

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The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty is the best way

to improve your body position for relaxed dives,
lower your air consumption and increase your
bottom times. Take control of your enjoyment…

10 5-10
Minimum Age Suggested
duration (h)

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Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures,
dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you
illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world
together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves.

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