SSI Course- Sea Turtle Ecology

Many divers look forward to seeing sea turtles at some point during their underwater excursions, making SSI's Sea Turtle Ecology Course a popular non-diving specialty program for certified Open Water Divers. This class teaches you how to recognize common species of sea turtles as well as their role in marine ecosystems and threats to their survival. To take SSI's Sea Turtle Ecology Course, you must be at least 10 years old and Open Water Certified.

In SSI's Sea Turtle Ecology Course, you'll learn about different turtle species you may encounter while diving, how to identify symbiotic relationships between the turtles and other marine life, about different types of turtle behavior,and more. The Sea Turtle Ecology class is taken online either via computer or the MySSi app. A pool session or open water dive is optional for an additional fee. You will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty certification after completing this program.

Please note that coursework (online books, etc.) is not refundable.  You will retain this material even if you cancel your training.