SSI MARINE MAMMAL ECOLOGY
Do you have a passion to save the ocean and the marine animals that call it their home? Does the thought of diving with whales fascinate you?
Do you want to learn more about the ecology, biology, and conservation of marine mammals?
The SSI Marine Mammal Ecology program introduces you to the wonders of these amazing creatures.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Explore the lives of the ocean’s most intelligent and charismatic creatures
The SSI Marine Mammal Ecology program introduces you to the captivating world of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, manatees, and other marine mammals. These remarkable animals are among the most loved and studied in the ocean—and this course reveals why.
You will learn how marine mammals have adapted to life in the sea, how they communicate, hunt, migrate, and raise their young, and how they interact with one another and their environment. The course also explores the threats they face, including climate change, ship strikes, entanglement, and noise pollution—and what we can do to protect them.
Perfect for divers, snorkelers, and ocean lovers, this program provides fascinating insights into the biology, behavior, and conservation of marine mammals.
PREREQUISITES
Minimum Age: Open to any age
Academic Sessions: Online learning
Confined Water: N/A
Open Water Dives: N/A
Max Depth: N/A
Time: 3 hours
COST $120
Includes:
Online training
E-card
Dive club membership
Ecology bundle packages
3x Eco specialties $295
5x Eco specialties $375
