Entry Level Marine Conservation Courses
FISH IDENTIFICATION SPECIALTY
1 day – theory & diving
Learn to identify and classify fish species, which is invaluable for anyone interested in fish identification.
This programme will explore their biology, behaviour, common misconceptions, and the impact of human activity on fish and the wider ocean ecosystem.
CORAL IDENTIFICATION SPECIALTY
1 day – theory & diving
Take the SSI Coral Identification course and learn to identify and classify coral species.
This programme provides an in-depth exploration of these fascinating organisms, examining their biology, interactions, common misconceptions, and the conservation efforts to protect them.
MANTA & RAY ECOLOGY
1 Day – Theory & Diving
In this programme, you’ll discover what defines a ray, understand how they differ from sharks, learn where they live, what they feed on, and how to tell one type of ray from another.
Take the SSI Manta & Ray Ecology course and learn to identify Rays.
MARINE ECOLOGY SPECIALTY
1 day – theory & diving
This programme offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring how organisms interact with each other and their environment, the flow of energy within communities, and the interconnectedness of ocean ecosystems.
MARINE INVERTEBRATE ECOLOGY
1 day – theory & diving
This course highlights the conservation of marine invertebrates, essential for preserving biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. By working closely with these species, you’ll develop skills useful for conservation and marine restoration.
NUDIBRANCH ECOLOGY
1 Day – Theory & Diving
In this programme, explore some of the island’s most biodiverse dive sites, focusing on reef structures and sandy patches where Nudibranchs are often found. and apply techniques to recognise species based on their distinctive colours, shapes, and patterns
SEA TURTLE ECOLOGY
1 day – theory & diving
Learn how to document turtle encounters by noting key details such as shell patterns, size, and distinctive features. These observations can support local conservation efforts by aiding in the identification and tracking of individual turtles and their movements.
SHARK ECOLOGY
1 day – theory & diving
From their ancient origins and evolutionary history to their crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems, this comprehensive study covers the biology, interactions, conservation efforts, and myths surrounding over 500 shark species.
Intermediate Level Marine Conservation Courses
Citizen Science Overview
4 days – Theory & Diving
4 days packed full of citizen science projects to enable to gather you data on a range of aspects of marine conservation issues. From analysing water quality to surveying reef life, this program gives you a great overall picture of marine conservation.
Reef Check Eco Diver
4 days – theory & diving
Our most popular marine conservation course. Get certified as a Reef Check Eco Diver and conduct true research data collection, contributing to long term monitoring around the world and providing high quality data to marine scientists and global research.
SSI ECOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Varied time – Theory & Diving
This advanced level course requires you to be an SSI Divemaster. With seminars and co teaching you can gain a rating of Ecology Instructor able to teach SSI Marine Ecology courses to students and gathering pro level knowledge of marine life and conservation.
Learn To Dive
Open Water Diver
3 days – Theory & Diving
To fully immersive yourself in marine conservation, you need to know how to scuba dive. The first level in scuba diving is the SSI Open Water Diver Course. This is where you learn all the basic skills to become a scuba diver and get certified to dive to a maximum of 18 metres, opening up the underwater world for you to explore.
Advanced Adventurer Diver
2 days – Theory & diving
This is the next step in your scuba diving journey. You will learn different dive environments and take 5 different specialised dives to improve your diving skills. This course will certify you to a maximum depth of 30m.
All marine conservation students have to been SSI Advanced Adventurer and Perfect Buoyancy Specialists.
SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialist
1 Day – Theory & Diving
A specialty course designed to make you an expert in buoyancy control, which is perfect for those that need to be close to coral when conducting marine conservation. Look like a pro and gain this specialty certification. Once you are a SSI Peak Performance Buoyancy specialist, then our marine conservation courses are your next step.