Sea turtles are one of the favourites in the ocean and one of the most wonderful animals to dive, snorkel or swim with,
You will want to spend more time with them after completing the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty program!
This specialty program provides the skills and concepts you need to recognize and identify common sea turtle species. It teaches you about the fascinating history of sea turtles, their role in marine ecosystems and threats to their survival.
In the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Program you will:
- Discover how to identify the different turtle species
- Learn about their reproduction and life cycle.
- Explore turtle different characteristics and physiology
- Learn about their habits including migration
- Discover the different threats they face and your role in how you can help protect them.
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 SSI Sea Turtle 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.
