Course Description

Explore the underwater world with a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems! Learn about marine habitats, biodiversity, food chains, coral reefs, and the relationships between marine organisms and their environment. Discover how human activities affect ocean health and how responsible diving practices help protect fragile ecosystems. Become a more knowledgeable, environmentally conscious diver while earning your SDI Marine Ecosystems Awareness Diver Specialty certification.

Price $295.00 per diver

Prerequisites

• Minimum age: 18, 10 with parental consent
• Certification: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent, if required for the training format
• Minimum logged dives: No additional logged dives anticipated
• Completed SDI paperwork and medical questionnaire, as applicable

Duration

• Approximately 2 days, including:
• SDI eLearning and instructor review
• Marine ecosystem identification and conservation discussions
• Practical observation activities

What's Included

• SDI specialty eLearning
• Professional instructor-led training
• Educational materials and marine ecosystem discussions
• SDI digital certification upon successful completion
• 1 Day 2 Tank Boat Dive
• Tanks and weights

Not Included

• Personal mask, snorkel, fins, and boots
• Equipment: BCD, regulator, dive computer, and wetsuit
• Surface Market Buoy (SMB)
• Boat fees unless specifically included
• Transportation and personal expenses

What You’ll Learn

• Marine ecosystems, habitats, and biodiversity
• Coral reef structure and ecological importance
• Marine food chains and species interactions
• Identification of common marine organisms
• Human impacts on marine environments
• Environmentally responsible diving techniques
• Marine conservation and reef protection practices

Certification

Complete the required knowledge development, practical skills, and 2 dives to earn your SDI Marine Ecosystems Awareness Diver Specialty certification, meeting current SDI standards.