Marine Ecology Program

The SSI Marine Ecology specialty program allows you to study how organisms interact with each other and their environment, the flow of energy through communities, and the link between ocean ecosystems.

Our is planet is 71% blue.

Our ocean’s hold over 96% of all Earth’s water, yet only 5% of our oceans have been explored. If you are intrigued by all of the known and diverse marine ecosystems, their defining characteristics, and the wide range of biodiversity living within them, then this course will interest you!

SSI offers a fully online Marine Ecology program, including in-depth digital learning and accredited certification. Get a free sneak preview of the SSI Marine Ecology / Underwater Naturalist Specialty here.

Take this course anytime at your leisure and comfort. If at any time you want to delve deeper, message your instructor with your questions and curiosities. Plus, look out for any online ecology events to tune into on our Facebook & Instagram pages, aimed at exploring specifically our marine ecosystems here in Hawaii!

Dive into the Marine Ecology program and gain an overview of our dynamic ocean environments and discover what your role is in the changing marine ecologies worldwide. Knowledge is power, you can learn how to be an ocean advocate.

 

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Does the Marine Ecology Specialty count toward my FREE Master Diver Rating?

Why yes, yes it does!  A Master Diver is one that has 50 dives logged, 4 specialty courses (like this one) and the Stress and Rescue Course.  The Marine Ecology Program counts as one of those specialties to earn your FREE Master Diver Rating.