SSI Coral Identification Specialty
Coral reefs are among the most colorful and vibrant ecosystems on Earth. While diving, you often see beautiful corals, but do you know which species they are? With the SSI Coral Identification Specialty, you will learn to recognize different types of coral and discover how these fascinating organisms live and grow.
The course is offered by Scuba Schools International and is ideal for divers who want to learn more about life on coral reefs.
What does this course entail?
During the Coral Identification course, you will learn to recognize the most important coral species and understand how they function within the ecosystem. You will work on, among other things:
The different types of hard and soft corals
How corals grow and develop
Recognizing characteristic shapes and structures
The role of corals in the reef ecosystem
The threats to coral reefs worldwide
How divers can contribute to reef protection
The course consists primarily of theory and digital learning materials , which you can follow at your own pace.
The benefits of this course
Why choose Coral Identification?
🪸 You will learn to recognize different types of corals
🌊 You will better understand how coral reefs function
🤿 You get more out of every reef dive
📸 Ideal for underwater photographers and nature lovers
🌍 You develop more awareness around reef protection
Many divers notice that their dives become even more interesting as soon as they know what they are looking at .
Conditions to start
To start the SSI Coral Identification Specialty , you must:
Be at least 10 years old
You do not need a diving certificate to take the course.
Do you want to gain more insight into one of the most impressive ecosystems in the world? Then the SSI Coral Identification Specialty is a fascinating course that makes your diving on tropical reefs even more fun. 🪸🤿🌊