Ecological Diving

Perfect buoyancy control is the first step in this direction. Improving your buoyancy control skills is highly recommended. Every diver who wants to improve diving skills and at the same time wants to perform active environmental protection should take a PERFECT BUOYANCY course. Nearly every diver who wants to dive on great spots on holiday is requested to do a Check-Dive, and buoyancy control is one of the essential skills that has to be performed. This is not done to stress you at the start of your vacation, it is done to protect the reefs you will be diving around.

COURSE CONTENT

• The equipment for Buoyancy Control
• The Basic Knowledge of Buoyancy
• Controlling your Buoyancy
• Perfect Buoyancy Control as an Active Contribution to the Underwater Word

Shark Diving

“If the Sharks die, the Sea dies!”

SSI and SHARKPROJECT have decided to actively support the positive image of sharks by founding the SHARK DIVING Program. Experience the fascination of sharks in an unforgettable way! Divers and non-divers have the chance to find out more about sharks and to learn the correct techniques when meeting sharks. SSI is donating 10% of the income from the SHARK DIVING Specialty Program to shark preservation. As a participant in the program you are making an active contribution to help secure the survival of sharks.

COURSE CONTENT

• Fearcination Shark
• Biology
• Ecology
• Diving with Sharks
• Different types of Sharks

Science Of Diving

Diving is just more fun and safer if you know more about it! So make sure you book your SSI Science of Diving specialty course here with us in Cebu, Philippines. Whether you simply want more knowledge or plan to become a Dive Professional, Science of Diving is exactly what you need! The Science of Diving program covers all areas of dive theory, marine life and diving equipment.

COURSE CONTENT

This course is perfect for divers who simply want to learn more, and is essential for those considering professional level courses. You will learn about diving gases, the laws that govern them in respect to diving; which means you’ll understand buoyancy, gas consumption and the effects of gases at depth. You will be taught how diving affects the human body and also learn more about decompression theory. You will learn more about dive equipment: its role, evolution and features. You will learn more about the underwater world: marine life, the nature of waves, tides and currents and their impact on diving. You will also learn about the potential injuries that can occur when diving and the appropriate response. This is a non-diving course.

Coral Identification

This underwater naturalist course will teach you the fundamentals of the Aquatic Realm, how to interact with living creatures and how to identify them under the sea; this will allow you to feel more comfortable and more knowledgeable underwater. It is customized for our local diving conditions and tailored to any type of diving. It is designed to be taught in one lecture session and two open water sessions.

COURSE CONTENT

Learn how to find out if the animals are:

• Dangerous
• Untouchable
• Friendly

And believe us, you will be amazed by the knowledge that sharks are ranked very low down on the list of “dangerous” animals underwater.

Sea Turtle Ecology

The dive sites around Moalboal are rich with Sea Turtles. The Green Turtle population is fairly big and they are a common sight to see while diving here. Although the Green Turtle is an endangered species, in Moalboal the population has managed to remain static.

COURSE CONTENT

This course will focus on you gaining an in-depth knowledge of the sea turtles behaviour and how you can recognize and identify them. You will also gain more understanding of how this species effect the ecosystem and what the impact and dangers are if they become extinct. This course is a dry course and will not affect your normal dive schedule.

Independent Diving

Extend your no decompression time by using Nitrox. Get more out of your dives. The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver Course teaches you how to dive using Nitrox. Nitrox is simply air with more oxygen in it. More oxygen means less nitrogen which is the gas that limits your dive time. Divers use Nitrox either to extend their no decompression time over a normal air dive or they use it to add conservatism into their dive plan. Many divers say that using Nitrox leaves them less tired than when they dive with air. This course will teach you how to select the best mix for your dive, how to plan and execute your dives using Nitrox. It will teach you the safety concerns you need to know to use Nitrox and how increased oxygen affects the dive and the diver.

COURSE CONTENT

Theory only – this course is a non-diving course, however most divers choose to take Nitrox out for at least one dive during their stay. A tank of Nitrox is simply an additional cost to your dive. Most divers choose to take this course in combination with other specialities. In this case, we offer the diver 2 tanks of Nitrox to use on their other speciality dives at no extra cost.

Equipment Techniques

Diving is more fun and more comfortable in your own equipment. If you are a bit intimidated by scuba equipment then this course is for you. Enjoy the experience of learning more about each bit of gear and remove the mystique and apprehension. The equipment techniques program teaches you how to choose the right equipment for your needs. You will learn how to fit, adjust, maintain and make small repairs on the spot.

COURSE CONTENT

This Equipment Techniques course is not a technician course. It simply teaches you the basics about each piece of kit and a little about simple equipment repairs. More importantly it gets you in the water with different equipment, so that you can experience a range of gear that you might not have tried before. On dry land, during this course you will learn about the snorkelling, exposure, weight, buoyancy, information and air delivery systems. You will learn how to select your own for purchase, how to care for it and how to adjust and make basic repairs. You will also learn more about diving accessories and what specialized equipment is available and where it can be useful. In the water, you will get the opportunity to try different bits of kit and explore which is best for you.

UW Photo/Video

This two-dive course will take you through what you need to know to take well composed, properly focused underwater images. You will have plenty of time to practice underwater. “By the time diving was difficult, photography was also difficult.” Today these facts have changed completely. Now diving and photography with a digital camera system have become very easy.

COURSE CONTENT

During this Digital Underwater Photographer course here in Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines you will learn about light; how the underwater world affects it and the different ways to increase light and manipulate your camera settings to alter the light. You will understand how a camera works, how to prepare, and how to dive with and care for your equipment. You will also get tips on what to look for when choosing a system for underwater.