Can you identify the species of fish you see when diving or snorkeling?
Or do you have to describe it by colour and shape as you are not sure what it is?
Then the SSI Fish Identification Program is for you!
The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures when you enter the water.
In this program, you will:
- Learn to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and Red Sea reef fish.
- Understand the physical characteristics, behaviours, and habitats of various fish species.
- Explore the importance of fish in marine ecosystems and the your role in conservation efforts.
Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification Specialty Certification.
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age - 6
Duration: 3-6 Hours
Classroom/Online Only*
Start online today and earn your SSI Fish 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 Fish 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, Coral Identification, 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.
