SSI Blue Oceans & Ecology Specialties
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SSI Blue Oceans & Ecology Specialties

International

About This Program

SSI offers a set of ecology-based diving specialties and the Blue Oceans campaign, aiming to build conscious divers and empower marine conservation knowledge and action worldwide.

Marine Ecology EducationBlue Oceans AwarenessSpecies IdentificationResponsible DivingEducation Practical

Purpose Activities

Blue Oceans offers free digital resources and actions for divers and the public to understand major environmental issues and learn practical steps to protect the ocean, including the Responsible Diver Code.

Open to anyone with Internet access.

No prior diving experience required. Focuses on daily-life actions and responsible tourism as well as underwater conduct.

How to Join:

Simply visit the Blue Oceans page online.

  1. Go to the SSI Blue Oceans information page online.
  2. Browse resources and download the Responsible Diver Code.
  3. Engage with their social channels or community for updates.

Additional Offerings

Fun Diving

SSI does not run its own fun dives directly; see the affiliated SSI Training Centers for specific dive trips and guided dives at thousands of locations worldwide.

Training Courses

SSI offers a full suite of digital and in-person courses, ranging from beginner to professional certification, with global access to training materials and course options through affiliated centers.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through individual affiliated SSI Training Centers and Resorts; search the SSI Center Locator for options in your chosen dive destination.