Marine Ecology Diver
This course is designed to offer divers a comprehensive understanding of marine ecosystems and the delicate balance that sustains life underwater. Beyond basic diving skills, it aims to cultivate environmental awareness and promote sustainable diving practices by focusing on marine life conservation, species relationships, and human impacts on marine environments.
Program Specifications
- Maximum Depth: Equal to the diver’s previous certification level
- Minimum Age: 10–14 years old (Junior Diver with parent/guardian authorization), 15 years old (with parent/guardian authorization), or 18 years old
- Prerequisites: Must be qualified as an IANTD Open Water Diver or equivalent
- Required Materials: IANTD Marine Ecology Manual
- Equipment Requirements: Must fulfill all general Sport Diver Course equipment requirements (Single cylinder, Doubles with isolator valve, and Sidemount configurations allowed)
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- Confined Water Sessions
- Open Water Sessions
The IANTD Philosophy
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of the key differentials in forming a confident and safe diver is our core training philosophy: WATER
- Wisdom
- Attitude
- Training
- Experience
- Repetition
