Turtles play a vital role in Koh Tao’s ecosystem. The island’s surrounding waters serve as nesting sites for these endangered creatures, with conservation initiatives in place to safeguard nesting areas and support the survival of hatchlings.
Studying turtles on Koh Tao provides researchers with valuable insights into their migration patterns, reproductive behaviour, and the threats they face, such as climate change and pollution.
You will 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.
Additionally, you’ll explore the crucial ecological role sea turtles play, observing their interactions with marine ecosystems, such as grazing on seagrass or resting on coral formations. This hands-on experience will deepen your understanding of their behaviours and highlight the importance of their conservation.
SEA TURTLE ECOLOGY SCHEDULE
Day 1 - Sea Turtle Ecology
AM – Meet up with your instructor and go through theory, expand your knowledge of Sea Turtle species 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 Turtles. Upon your return, complete the paperwork and celebrate your achievement!
PREREQUISITES
Before beginning the SSI Sea Turtle 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.
GET INVOLVED !
Sign up below to book your spot on the SSI Sea Turtle 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.
Sea Turtle Ecology
* 1 Day and 2 dives
* SSI Sea Turtle 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
GET MORE INFO !
If you have questions about any of our projects, citizen science, research, volunteering, internships or training…
Please get in touch with us!