If you love marine life or are a budding underwater naturalist then you will love our Marine Ecology Program!
The Marine Ecology Program is the perfect way to learn about the different marine life in our oceans!
In the fascinating SSI Marine Ecology specialty program, you will learn about the fascinating creatures that live in our underwater world and call the ocean their home and their relationships with their environments..
You will discover how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environments. You will be taught how energy flows through communities and the links between the different ocean ecosystems to provide you with a deeper understanding and appreciation of our underwater world.
In the SSI Marine Ecology Program you will:
- Learn the basics of marine ecology, including the relationships and behaviours of ocean organisms.
- Study how energy flows through marine ecosystems and the connections between different habitats.
- Understand the significance of oceans to human life and the impacts of human activities on marine environment
- Explore ways to contribute to marine conservation and protect ocean biodiversity.
This program is ideal for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, marine biology students, or anyone interested in learning more about the marine environment and how to protect it.
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age - 6
Duration: 3-6 Hours
Classroom/Online Only*
Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology 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 Marine Ecology 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 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.
What are you waiting for - Book onto the SSI Marine Ecology Course today and get learning about our wonderful underwater world!
