CORAL IDENTIFICATION SPECIALTY COURSE OVERVIEW

Coral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so; drifting over a healthy reef filled with bustling marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the SSI Coral Identification specialty program is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives. 

In this coral dive specialty program, you will learn how to identify different corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification specialty certification.


DURATION

The SSI Coral Identification Specialty lasts about 3 hours in the classroom. For certified divers there is also the option to go and use your new found knowledge on a dive.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Coral Identification Specialty course is open to anyone with an interest. If you wish to take part in a dive for the specialty then you will need the Open Water diver certification or be partaking non an Open Water Diver course.

INCLUDED

  • SSI Coral Identification Ecology Specialty course Digital Learning
  • All training materials
  • Transfers within Diani

AVAILABILITY

Our Coral Identification Specialty course is offered daily at Ocean Tribe. Live availability can be found via contacting us via WhatsApp / Phone or by checking the online booking calendar to book online.



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Marine Invertebrate Ecology

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ITINERARY

DIGITAL LEARNING

Before the course there is Digital Training for you to complete. This covers the knowledge briefing and gives you an introduction to scuba diving and safety concepts. This will be elaborated on by your SSI Instructor during the SSI Coral Identification Training.

Completing the knowledge development section starts before you begin the course and requires you to complete most of the Digital Learning for the SSI Coral Identification course.

SSI’s cutting-edge digital learning leads the world in diver education and enables you to complete the knowledge development in the comfort of your own home. You can take notes in the app to discuss with your SSI Instructor any concepts that you don’t understand. Assessment of learning is done via quick reviews at the end of every section in the online learning, which you must get correct to proceed so it is clear you understand

CLASSROOM WORKSHIP

Your SSI Instructor will work with you in the classroom. Guiding learning as you discover more about the underwater world.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Prerequisites and Forms
  • Minimum age 10
  • When enrolling in an entry-level recreational diving certificate you must complete the following self-assessed medical declaration form before starting your training. If you answer yes to any of the health questions, you will need to bring the completed form with you to your physician to recieve a physician’s letter/medical clearance before you start your course.
What to Bring
  • Hat
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Towel
  • Water Bottle

Extras
  • Camera Hire
  • Snacks and Beverages
  • T Shirt and Memorabilia
Do I need to be able to swim to scuba dive?

A question that we are constantly asked at Ocean Tribe is “Do I need to be able to swim to scuba dive?”. This is a more complicated answer than a simple yes or no, as it really depends on the experience you are looking to have.

If you are after getting your Open Water Diver licence or any other scuba diving certification then the straight answer in yes. On the entry level Open Water Diver and Scuba Diver courses there are swim and floating tests that you need to be able to accomplish in order to earn the dive certification. On the Open Water courses this is a 200m swim and a 10 minute tread or float.

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