Specialty Courses Orig
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Altitude Diving
SSI Altitude Diving Specialty. There are many high mountain lakes and most have a very good visibility. What do you need to know to dive them safely? If you dive in a body of water 300 to 3000 meters (1000 to 10000 feet)…
Boat Diving
“Boat diving is not just diving from a boat – it is your guarantee for a successful and relaxing first diving holiday!”
Most of the diving you will do while on vacation…
Coral Identification
This program teaches the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common families of coral species, and explains their role in the ocean’s ecosystems…
Deep Diving
Depth attracts a lot of divers as deep dives provide this certain kick. Dive in places where only a few have explored before! Get the experience of diving on a wreck below 100 feet/30 meters! To do these dives safely…
Photo & Video
At the time diving was difficult, photography was also difficult. Today these facts have changed completely. Now diving and photography with a digital camera system have become very easy.…
Dry Suit Diving
When the shows become longer, the days shorter and the water gets colder – then the time for Dry Suit Diving has come. If you want to dive during the fall and winter in the colder climates, Dry Suit…
Enriched Air Nitrox
Have you ever dreamed of having longer no-decompression limits to take pictures or explore a wreck? Did you ever want to be safer while diving concerning the potential risk of decompression sickness? Nitrox…
Equipment Techniques
Your Total Diving System is like a buddy underwater who you need to be able to rely on at any time! Diving is more fun and more comfortable in your own equipment. This program teaches you how to choose…
Fish Identification
This program teaches the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and Red Sea reef fish…
Manta & Ray Ecology
This program teaches you how to classify, identify, and interact with various species of rays…
Marine Ecology
This program provides a general understanding of the complex and exciting study of marine ecosystems.…
Marine Invertebrate Ecology
Dive into the wonders of marine invertebrates with our new SSI ecology specialty — Marine Invertebrate Ecology. This captivating series covers topics like…
Marine Mammal Ecology
Do you have a passion to save the ocean and the marine animals that call it their home?
Does the thought…
Navigation
Have you ever asked yourself, “How does my instructor manage to find the way back to the exit point or to the boat?” If so, the Navigation Program is what you need to learn this skill for yourself…
Night & Limited Visibility
Diving at night means excitement, adventure and fascination all at the same time! The underwater world is a new and mystical world for us.
While diving at night…
Perfect Buoyancy
Every diver wants to be a “good diver” – Perfect buoyancy control is the first step in this direction. Improving your buoyancy control skills is highly recommended. Every diver who wants to improve diving skills and at the same time…
Science of Diving
Having the right knowledge is just as important as the proper handling of your diving equipment! Diving is just more fun and safer if you know more about it. The Science of Diving program treats all areas of dive…
Sea Turtle Ecology
This program teaches the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common species of sea turtles, and explains their role in the ocean’s ecosystems..…
Search & Recovery
Finding treasure is something every diver thinks of more than once in his/her diving career. Whether it’s the gold of a sunken ship, a lost ring or simply your buddy’s dive light that was accidentally lost, there are times…
Shark Ecology
Learn how nature’s most feared predator is actually a beautiful animal that deserves our respect and protection.…
Wreck Diving
Diving on wrecks means diving in the past – and it is always related with a certain thrill. It is an unbelievable experience to see a big ship from a bird’s perspective and to glide towards the captain’s bridge. But…
Waves, Tides, & Currents
Have you ever dreamed of gliding with the current and watching sharks or dolphins at the same time? Adequate training in current diving is the key to this kind of experience and therefore Waves, Tides and Currents is…