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    Freshwater
    ecology.

    Discover life in our rivers, lakes and quarries.

    2 490 CZK

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    SSI Freshwater Ecology

    Fresh waterlife closer than you think
    No divetheoretical completion
    6 yearsminimum age
    No diving certificationentry certification
    01 / WHO IS THE COURSE FOR

    Who should take
    Freshwater Ecology?

    From 6 years · Entry level No diving certification

    1. 01

      For divers and snorkellers who want to learn more about freshwater life.

    2. 02

      For nature lovers who want to understand what happens beneath the surface.

    3. 03

      For children aged 6 and over and adults. No previous diving certification is required.

    4. 04

      For anyone who wants to observe aquatic habitats with greater understanding and respect.

    A whole world in local waters.

    Look closer. Discover more.

    Fish, plants and small invertebrates form an interconnected world. Discover the relationships that sustain freshwater habitats.

    UP CLOSE / SSI Freshwater Ecology

    Freshwater
    ecology.

    Fresh water · life closer than you think

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      Life in our waters.

      Below the surface Czech quarries, lakes and rivers lies a world worth exploring. Learn to notice common freshwater organisms and understand the habitats they inhabit.

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      Everything is connected.

      Connect your observations of individual species with their role in the ecosystem. Explore food webs, adaptations to aquatic environments and the impact of human activity on aquatic habitats. Put your knowledge to use on future visits to the water.

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      Understand and protect.

      You can study freshwater ecology without a diving certification. Online preparation is complemented by teaching with Jiří Musil and a final theory exam. Upon completing the requirements, you will earn the SSI Freshwater Ecology certification; this programme does not include training dives.

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    02 / PRACTICAL INFORMATION

    Practical information.

    Course duration

    3–6 hours duration by agreement with the instructor

    How the training takes place

    Online self-study and theory sessions with Jiří Musil. The course includes no dives or pool training; no diving equipment is needed.

    Included in the course price

    • Online SSI study materials in Czech or English
    • Theory sessions with an instructor
    • SSI Freshwater Ecology certification

    What do I need to bring?

    You do not need equipment for the theoretical training. The instructor will go through everything you need with you.

    Course progress

    1. 01

      Self-study

      Work through eight SSI academic sessions online at your own pace.

    2. 02

      With an instructor

      Jiří Musil will discuss freshwater habitats with you and answer your questions.

    3. 03

      Connections

      Connect species identification with food webs and habitat conservation.

    4. 04

      Certification

      After completing the academic sessions and final exam, you will earn the SSI Freshwater Ecology certification.

    03 / IN DETAIL

    Experience it
    underwater.

    AI-generated illustrations of freshwater habitats, not photographs from a specific course.

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    04 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    What
    else are you interested in?

    What is Freshwater Ecology?

    The programme explores life in fresh water and the relationships between organisms and their habitats.

    Do I need to be a diver?

    No. The course is also open to non-divers aged 6 and over and requires no previous diving certification.

    Does the course include a dive?

    No. This is an academic programme with self-study, instructor-led sessions and a final exam.

    Kdo kurz vede?

    The instructor for this programme is Jiří Musil. We will arrange your session individually.

    How long does the course take?

    SSI recommends 3–6 hours. Arrange your online study pace and instructor session to suit your schedule.

    Which languages are the materials available in?

    SSI study materials are available in Czech and English.

    The course does not
    end with us.

    Divers Direct regularly organises one-day and weekend Events and diving expeditions for members of its club. And you can continue with follow-on courses right at these events.

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    10%

    Discount on everything from day one

    You also get a 10% discount from the very start of the course in our diving shop in Dejvice on all diving equipment and other courses.

    Why dive
    s Divers?

    Individual approach

    One instructor at our school always teaches a sensible number of students. We never push things to the limit and give every student 100% of our attention.

    Professional instructors

    Every one of our instructors and divemasters lives and breathes diving, loves teaching, and passes that enthusiasm on. We are a team of enthusiasts who will draw you into the world of diving.

    Quality training

    We maintain high standards and take no shortcuts. Safety, fun, efficiency and ecology too – that is the foundation of every course we run.

    SSI Certification

    We run certification courses according to SSI standards. SSI certifications are internationally recognised in the diving world.

    Flexible dates

    We will agree on training dates that suit you. Flexibility is a given for us and we always do our utmost to accommodate you.

    Our own 8m diving pit

    We train in the deepest pit in the Czech Republic – at Aquapalace Praha in Čestlice. There we have ideal conditions for pool training, and it shows in our divers.

    We don’t end with the course

    With us you can continue – lectures, training sessions, trips, expeditions, follow-on courses. And on top of that, a 10% discount on equipment and other courses.

    A great community

    Divers Direct is more than a school – it is a community. Lectures, evenings in the clubhouse, experiences that bring people together.

    Experience from all over the world

    Our instructors teach here and abroad – we have know-how from all over the world. We are happy to share it with every one of our students.

    Your next dive
    begins here.

    SSI Freshwater Ecology

    A date that suits you.

    The course is taught by Jiří Musil. Dates are arranged individually; like our other ecology programmes, the course runs with a minimum of four participants.

    potapeni@divers.cz+420 725 316 772

    How do I get started?

    1. 01

      Choose your course

      Order your selected course online.

    2. 02

      Set up your MySSI

      Register at my.divessi.com. Dive centre: Divers Direct 722162.

    3. 03

      We will arrange a date

      We will fine-tune everything together. You will arrange individual lessons directly with the instructor according to your availability.

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