CORAL IDENTIFICATION

About CORAL IDENTIFICATION

This program teaches the skills and concepts required to recognize and identify common families of coral species, and explains their role in the ocean’s ecosystems.

Academic

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.

Required Equipment

Although there is no required equipment for this course, it’s always a smart move to invest in your own Total Dive System. This increases your level of safety as well as your comfort level.

CORAL IDENTIFICATION

Prerequisites

  • Must be Open Water Certified and at least 10 years old

What’s Included

  • Online learning
  • Classroom session(s) with your instructor
  • Pool session(s) if required
  • Digital Certification Card

What’s Not Included

  • Open Water dives (if required)

What do I need to get started?

Register online at DiveSSI.com and choose Lynnhaven Diver Center as your training center. Then call or come in to pay for your course, once payment is made we will unlock the online learning for you to complete before coming in for your classroom sessions. You can also schedule the classroom session at the time.

How long will it take?

6 – 10 hours

Maximum Training Depth

Optional