Do you love the variety of bright colours corals under water?
Coral reefs are prized by marine biologists, snorkelers, divers, and anyone interested in the ocean. Rightly so; drifting over a healthy reef filled with bustling marine life is magical.
These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the SSI Coral Identification specialty program is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef visits, whether it is above the water, snorkeling or diving.
In the SSI Coral Identification Specialty Program, you will:
- Understand what corals are, how they form, and reproduce, and their role in the marine ecosystem.
- Learn to classify and identify different coral species.
- Discover the importance of coral reefs to our planet and the threats they face.
- Learn different ways in which we can help conserve corals.
- Gain valuable insight into coral reefs, particularly focusing on unique characteristics in different regions such as those found in the Red Sea.
The SSI Coral Identification program is a fantastic specialty program for those interested in learning about coral species and their ecosystems.
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age - 6
Duration: 3-6 Hours
Classroom/Online Only*
Start online today and earn your SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification!
* This course is classroom only and at Ipswich Scuba we offer 2 types of courses:
- Online only where you complete the online materials at your leisure
- Online with a seminar where you complete the online learning and then join Ipswich Scuba for a more in-depth seminar, (online or in-person) to have an instructor teach you more in-depth and share their own experiences of marine ecology with you.
To book - please select and purchase the program type you would like. Once we receive confirmation of your purchase, we will be in contact to assign you the materials and if you are taking part in a seminar they will contact you to arrange a date with you at your convenience. If this is a gift, then we will take details and arrange a gift certificate and ask the participant to get in touch once they have received their gift.
What comes next?
Once completed you will earn your Coral Identification Specialty Certification which counts towards the SSI recognition of Specialty Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver and Master Diver.
There are many more Ecology Courses you can choose from to do next including Marine Ecology, Marine Mammal Ecology, Marine Invertebrate Ecology, Shark Ecology, and much more.
If you are not a diver already and want to have a go, then you could have a try scuba experience.
If you think you will be doing more than one course then we offer a bundle discount on Ecology Courses - click here for more information.
We also offer a Marine Biologist Starter Pack course for a future budding Marine Biologist where you can purchase an Ecology Course and a Try Dive - click here for more details.
If you wish to purchase this as a gift, please let us know and we can arrange a gift certificate for you to give to the recipient - all you need to do is let us know.
