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.
Sea turtles are among the most fascinating creatures you may encounter while diving.
2 490 CZK
SSI Sea Turtle Ecology
From 6 years · Entry level No diving certification
For sea turtle enthusiasts who want to better understand their life and behaviour.
For recreational and technical divers, freedivers, snorkellers, non-divers and anyone travelling to destinations where turtles are abundant.
For everyone who wants to understand marine ecosystems, their balance and the importance of protecting the oceans
For anyone who wants to expand their SSI certification and deepen their knowledge of the marine world
An encounter you understand.
Learn about sea turtle species, their life cycle and the threats they face. You will enjoy every encounter with greater understanding and respect.
The life of turtles · identification and protection
SSI Sea Turtle Ecology product card01 / 03
Coral reef environment02 / 03
Explanation of diving equipment with the instructor on dry land03 / 03Sea turtles are among the most fascinating creatures you may encounter while diving.
SSI Sea Turtle Ecology product card01 / 03Specialty programme SSI Sea Turtle Ecology will enable you to understand their life in greater depth and enjoy every encounter with them to the fullest.
Coral reef environment02 / 03During the course, you will gain the knowledge needed to identify common sea turtle species, learn about their behaviour, life cycle and importance in marine ecosystems.
You will also gain an overview of how to behave respectfully towards sea turtles when meeting them in the water, and you will also become familiar with the threats they face today as well as the principles of their protection.
Explanation of diving equipment with the instructor on dry land03 / 039–11 hours duration by agreement with the instructor
Online study and a lecture with an instructor. The course ends with a theory test without a dive.
You do not need equipment for the theoretical training. The instructor will go through everything you need with you.
Study and consultation with the instructor according to the course programme.
Lecture, context and questions with an instructor.
Applying the knowledge gained in situations that interest you.
Theory test and SSI certification.
See what awaits you in the SSI programme.
Yes. The course is also intended for non-divers and does not require any prior diving or snorkelling experience.
No, the course does not include practical dives. Everything takes place in the form of e-learning and theoretical teaching with an instructor.
Yes! The study materials are also available in English. A consultation with an English-speaking instructor can also be arranged.
Once activated, access remains yours permanently – you can return to it at any time.
Usually within 1 working day we will activate your access and contact you to arrange the lesson.
Meet our professionals who can teach this course. We will agree the specific instructor and date together.
David BaťaDivemaster InstructorSSI Divemaster Instructor #110857
Czech quarries, trips abroad and underwater photography. He is happy to share his experience and the joy of diving.
David had his first taste of diving in Egypt in 2017. In spring 2020 he tried the basic course, tried it and never let go. As soon as he completed one specialisation, he immediately carried on with the next. Diving captivated him so much, and got under his skin so deeply, that he continued his training and gathering experience. As he enjoys mentoring and leading people, professional courses are the obvious choice for him so that he can pass on his knowledge and share with others the joy of diving and the experiences connected with it.
You can meet David not only at the Czech quarries all year round at weekends, but also on adventures abroad. Recently he has become fascinated by underwater photography, so on almost every dive you will find him with a camera and two antennae – photo lights. At quarries he enjoys attractions and hunting them down. Abroad, wrecks and rich flora (he is constantly looking for Nemo :-D)
In his own words: “Thanks to diving alone have I found balance in my working life. There is nothing more beautiful than going underwater to clear your head of work duties and the rush. I always surface as a new person, and as an added bonus I am with a bunch of great people, which is definitely the diving community around Divers. Diving is no longer just a hobby, but life”. “Up we go down”
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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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.
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.
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.
We maintain high standards and take no shortcuts. Safety, fun, efficiency and ecology too – that is the foundation of every course we run.
We run certification courses according to SSI standards. SSI certifications are internationally recognised in the diving world.
We will agree on training dates that suit you. Flexibility is a given for us and we always do our utmost to accommodate you.
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.
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.
Divers Direct is more than a school – it is a community. Lectures, evenings in the clubhouse, experiences that bring people together.
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.
SSI Sea Turtle Ecology
Dates are arranged individually with the instructor. We open ecology courses from four participants.
potapeni@divers.cz+420 725 316 772Order your selected course online.
Register at my.divessi.com. Dive centre: Divers Direct 722162.
We will fine-tune everything together. You will arrange individual lessons directly with the instructor according to your availability.