Nudibranch Identification Specialty
Divers Trained
10+
Days
1
Level
DIVEBeyond
THE SECRET LIFE OF SEA-SLUGS
You’re definitely going to miss them, until you get obsessed. Nudibranchs tend to have that effect – turning every dive into a hunt for otherworldly colors and patterns hiding in plain sight.
THE SECRET LIFE OF SEA-SLUGS
You’re definitely going to miss them, until you get obsessed. Nudibranchs tend to have that effect – turning every dive into a hunt for otherworldly colors and patterns hiding in plain sight.
Underwater Fashion Week!
It usually starts with a pause when you spot something small, brightly coloured, and with the strangest patterns. And it sets you off on a journey to find more of those. The SSI Nudibranch Ecology Specialty is curated to give meaning to that minute search, taking you from spotting to actually understanding them.
From their movement, feeding patterns, and reproduction to the quiet role they play in marine ecosystems – you begin to recognise their habitats, behaviours, and why they appear as striking as they do. Somewhere in your learning, you’ll start looking at the reef with a whole new perspective.
The goal is to not just spot cool, often rare nudibranchs – it’s to notice what others miss, and see the reef with a different kind of attention.
Duration
1 Day
Minimum Age
Curiosity knows no age!
Prerequisite
Come as you are!
Course Type
Knowledge-Based Only
ITINERARY
It’s a one-day thing! Let’s plan this as per the mutual convenience of you & your Instructor.
Underwater Fashion Week!
Prerequisites:
- Finishing reading your course material is mandatory BEFORE you arrive.
- That’s it! This Specialty Course is for anyone and everyone who wants to know more about the Ocean.
Medical Form:
Before you dive, you’ll need to fill out a medical questionnaire. It is a self-check of your eligibility to dive.
If you do need a doctor’s clearance, we will guide you through it! Download the form now.
Age Limitations:
- The Ocean doesn’t do age brackets for those who wish to learn about her deeply.
Price:
- We have three levels of pricing basis the type of course delivery:
- Self-study, a.k.a. course material only: ₹5,000
- Course material + a quick class: ₹7,500
- Course material + an in-depth session: ₹10,000
Underwater Fashion Week!
- We’ve got the essentials covered – study material, instructor charges, certification, and taxes.
- Travel, meals, & stay are additional expense
Underwater Fashion Week!
If this is a dry course, do I really need to come to the Andamans to do it?
- No, not really. The beauty of this course is how flexible it is.
- The theory session can definitely be done over a video call.
Can I add dives to this course? I want to dive with my Instructor…
- Yes, of course. While it is not necessary to dive to complete this course, it is definitely possible – basis schedule and availability.
- Fun dives will be charged additionally to the course
- If you wish to dive with the Instructor who taught you the Marine Ecology course, talk to us and we’ll help figure & plan your DIVEDays.
Where do I access my course material?
- On the SSI App – your forever dive buddy. Available on Android & iOS. Phones & tablets. Or even a good ol’ browser.
- Theory, logs, certifications cards…this is your diver flex app, essentially!
Can I postpone the class with the Instructor? If not, what is the cancellation policy?
- Here are the not-so-fun details, only applicable if you have NOT accessed the course material:
- Cancel one month prior, and you get a full refund.
- Two weeks prior? 50% refund.
- Less than a week? No refund, unfortunately.
- If you have, there refund will be calculated after deducting the amount for the course material.
- Point being – this is better dealt with on a case-to-case basis. Let’s talk!
ITINERARY
It’s a one-day thing! Let’s plan this as per the mutual convenience of you & your Instructor.
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A Whole New Perspective
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