Fish identification
SSI Ecology program
The ocean is filled with fascinating and beautiful fish of every shape and size. This non-diving specialty program teaches you the skills and concepts required to identify the common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and Red Sea reef fish. You will earn the SSI Fish Identification Specialty certification after completing this program.
Fish identification
- Minimum age: 10 years old.
- Certification prerequisites: Open water diver if in-water training is included.
- Academic sessions: 1.
- Pool/confined water sessions: Optional.
- Open water dives: Optional.
- Maximum training depth: Optional.
- Suggested duration: 6 – 10 hours.