Coral identification
SSI Ecology program
Coral reefs are the building blocks of many ocean ecosystems. This program teaches you the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common families of coral species. You will earn the SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification after completing this program.
Coral 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.
