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, marine restoration, and sustainable fisheries. The course also highlights the conservation of marine invertebrates, essential for preserving biodiversity and healthy ecosystems
Take the SSI Marine Invertebrate Ecology course and become a Critter expert!
Your dives will emphasise understanding the ecological roles of these invertebrates, highlighting their contributions to reef health and their interactions with other marine species. You’ll practice respectful observation techniques to minimise disruption and learn how to document your findings for personal reference or participation in citizen science projects.
These dives offer an unforgettable chance to explore the often-overlooked yet essential world of marine invertebrates, enriching your appreciation and understanding of their crucial role in sustaining healthy marine ecosystems.
MARINE INVERTEBRATE ECOLOGY SCHEDULE
Day 1 - Marine Invertebrate Ecology
AM – Meet up with your instructor and go through theory, expand your knowledge of the ocean and it inhabitants around Koh Tao, then prepare your dive equipment.
PM – Head out on the dive boat and begin your two dives, using slates and other tools to locate and observe Marine Invertebrates. Upon your return, complete the paperwork and celebrate your achievement!
PREREQUISITES
Before beginning the SSI Marine Invertebrate Ecology Course, we need you to be a SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent). A higher rating of Advanced Adventurer would be even better!
Why? With marine conservation, we are conducting most of our scuba diving in very close proximity to the coral reefs. We need our students to be certified divers and of an advanced enough level, that they can control their position very comfortably underwater.
If you do not have the SSI Open Water Diver certification yet, you can take it and the SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver Course to boost your underwater skills.
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Sign up below to book your spot on the SSI Marine Invertebrate Ecology Course and become a ocean expert!
Once completed, you are ready for our Marine Conservation Courses or Marine Conservation Internships, where you will get involved in a multitude of our projects and take part in our citizen science programs – you will learn so much about the marine ecosystem and why we need to protect it.
It is time to Join The Tribe.
Marine Invertebrate Ecology
* 1 Day and 2 dives
* SSI Marine Invertebrate Ecology Certification.
* Learn with small groups of 4 or less.
* All digital online materials are included.
* All scuba diving equipment included.
* Dive insurance included.
* No hidden extra costs.
฿5,000.00
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