Diving & Ecology
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DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Ecology diving programs
To take care of the Ocean requires an understanding of its components and the key role that it plays in our planet’s health. Marine life and a healthy Ocean are essential for the well-being of our planet.
If you are thinking about taking a further step in to a better understanding of our Oceans, take a look to our Ecology Programs.
These are some of the programs available to you:
Coral Identification
Coral reefs are the building blocks of many ocean ecosystems and are the producers of half of the Earth’s oxygen and absorb nearly one third of the carbon dioxide generated by human activity.
This program teaches you the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common families of coral species.
Data and requirements
- Minimum age: 10
- Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver if in-water Training is included
- Academic Sessions: 1
- Water Training: Optional
- Total Program Length: Optional
You will earn the SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification after completing this program.
Join now and start learning today.
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Fish Identification
The ocean is filled with fascinating and beautiful fish of every shape and size. This non-diving specialty program teaches you the skills and concepts required to identify the common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and Red Sea reef fish.
Data and requirements
- Minimum age: 10
- Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver if in-water Training is included
- Academic Sessions: 1
- Water Training: Optional
- Total Program Length: Optional
You will earn the SSI Fish Identification Specialty certification after completing this program
Join now and start learning today!
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Sea Turtle Ecology
This program teaches you the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common species of sea turtles, describes their history and role in marine ecosystems, and threats to their survival.
Data and requirements
- Minimum age: 10
- Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver if in-water Training is included
- Academic Sessions: 1
- Water Training: Optional
- Total Program Length: Optional
You will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty certification after completing this program.
Join now and start learning today!
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Shark Ecology
Many humans fear sharks, but is that reputation deserved? By taking the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how sharks and their behavior are often misunderstood, and how you can safely observe them in their natural habitat.
Data and requirements
- Minimum age: 10
- Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver if in-water training is included
- Academic Sessions: 1
- Water Training: Optional
- Total Program Length: Optional
You will earn the SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification after completing this program.
Join now and start learning today.
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Manta & Ray Ecology
This program teaches you about the amazing variety of rays you can find in our oceans, how to recognize ray species by their unique physical characteristics and behaviors, and the vital role rays play in our ocean’s ecosystems. You will learn how to safely interact with rays, and why living animals are worth more to our planet.
Data and requirements
- Minimum age: 10
- Certification Prerequisites: Referal Diver / Basic Freediver
- Academic Sessions: 1
- Water Training: None
- Total Program Length: 1 Day
Students who complete this program earn the SSI Manta & Ray Ecology certification.
You have questions? Reach us on WhatsApp, we’ll be happy to help you.
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Marine Ecology / UW Naturalist
This program provides a general understanding of the complex and exciting science of marine ecology, which is the study of how organisms interact with each other and the environment, the flow of energy through communities, and the link between ocean ecosystems.
Data and requirements
- Minimum age: 10
- Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver if in-water training is included.
- Academic Sessions: 1
- Water Training: Optional
- Total Program Length: Optional
You will earn the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification after completing this program
You have questions? Reach us on WhatsApp, we’ll be happy to help you.
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Blue Oceans
The Blue Oceans programme teaches participants about issues facing our oceans and how their individual contributions can help.
The Blue Oceans program encourages SSI Training Centres, divers and non-divers, to think about environmental challenges, and to take positive actions that benefit the environment.
Data and requirements
It’s divided in 4 Chapters:
- Coral Reefs
- Shark Finning
- Ocean Plastic
- Marine Protected Areas
You will earn the Blue Oceans recognition card after completing this program.
Join now and become a more conscious diver!
It’s Free!
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
Blue Oceans Commitment
Environmental Awarness
- Commit to personally protect the environment
- Prevent others from causing damage through positive action and motivation
- Support useful projects and organizations dedicated to marine protection
- If possible, collect garbage on your dives – but only if doing so does not cause more damage to the environment
- If possible, cut hanging ropes and collect floating nets and plastics
- Inform your buddy or the crew on the surface if you were not able to remove the net
- Never eat shark fins, whale meat, turtle eggs, etc.
- Report immediately violations of the ban on the use of marine animals as souvenirs
Responsible use of Resources
- Shower only as long as required to get clean, especially in areas with minimal ability to store/purify water
- Wash your equipment in the provided container, and only when necessary – often it’s enough to clean equipment thoroughly at the end of the dive trip
- Turn off the lights when you aren’t using them
- Use alternative transportation or walk instead of driving
- Avoid unnecessary waste – food plans and shopping lists help save you money, and prevent purchasing unnecessary food that may go to waste
Avoid Garbage
- Never throw inorganic waste into the sea – Plastics decompose incredibly slowly
- Minimize the production of garbage: Use reusable coffee mugs and lunch boxes, glass or metal bottles and shopping bags
- Do not bring unnecessary packaging to the resort
- Dispose of your waste in as eco-friendly a manner as possible
- If you smoke, dispose of cigarette butts in the proper receptacle, not on the ground or in the water
Dealing with the Underwater World
- Only use a swim-through if you can do so without touching anything
- Don’t swim or snorkel too close to the reef
- Don’t touch or break corals
- Use labeled entrances/exits for the water
- Don’t disturb the sand, since it reduces visibility and smothers corals
- Don’t hunt or bother animals
- Don’t touch animals unless properly trained
- Don’t feed animals
- Don’t take souvenirs from the sea – broken coral pieces or empty snail shells still serve as useful habitat
- Only place a reef hook where it will not damage or disturb the reef
- Do not disturb animals or habitat to improve your photo opportunity
DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
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DPM Diving Koh Tao
Thailand
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Indonesia
DPM Diving Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
DPM Diving Tenerife
Spain
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