Science of Diving
Your Adventure Begins Here!
Expand your dive knowledge and gain a better understanding of your equipment, physics, the aquatic environment and more with the online SSI Science of Diving specialty.
After completing this dive science program, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating. Start online today!
FACTS AND TRAINING STANDARDS
Join the SSI Science of Diving specialty and you will develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body.
This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge. Available online, you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and get ready to begin your dive professional career.
Upon completion, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and earn the SSI Science of Diving specialty certification.
- MINIMUM AGE 10
TRAINING PREREQUISITES
- Open Water Diver certification
- In combination with Open Water Diver
AMOUNT OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS 5
AMOUNT OF POOL/CONFINED WATER SESSIONS Not applicable / mandatory
AMOUNT OF OPEN WATER SESSIONS Not applicable / mandatory
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH 30m / 100ft
SUGGESTED DURATION (H) 8-12