You will learn:

This comprehensive program looks at the ecology of coral reefs with 15 training presentation videos divided into 6 sections, including a fun quiz at the end of each section.

Section 1: Importance of Coral Reefs

Section 2: Diversity of Coral Reefs - Corals

Section 3: Diversity of Coral Reefs - Fish

Section 4: Diversity of Coral Reefs - Marine Invertebrates

Section 5: Mangroves & Seagrasses

Section 6: Threats & Conservation of Coral Reefs

Course content:

• Is applicable to all coral reefs globally

• Includes significant local context to reefs in the South Pacific

• Is illustrated by stunning photos and underwater videos, mainly shot by Ocean Ventures in Natewa Bay, Fiji

This is the course for you, if:

• You have an interest in coral reefs globally and/or marine conservation

• You have a general interest in our oceans and the environment

• You have a specific interest in the coral reefs of the South Pacific

• You planned an ocean-based trip but are currently unable to travel due to restrictions

• You're a scuba diver or a snorkeler

• You're a diver looking to earn a new certification (our specialty can credit towards PADI Master Scuba Diver)

• You're a student interested in the fields of marine science or marine biology

• You're an underwater photographer looking to improve your knowledge of marine creatures & basic ID skills

Course options:

This eLearning course can be taken either as a standalone program at US $50, or with certification in Ocean Ventures' exclusive PADI distinctive specialty, PADI South Pacific Coral Reef Ecology at US $95.

If you have any questions please contact Matthew and Sara at [email protected]

“I completed your new course and I really loved it. I can't wait to dive with you again so I can start identifying things! The course had the perfect amount of scientific info (for me, a lay-person!) and the taxonomy overview was a really useful framework to make sense of the biological structures.” - Zoe

“I have thoroughly enjoyed your PADI South Pacific Coral Reef Ecology Specialty course, which was very informative and a sincere joy; thank you for putting it together and offering it.” - Jean-Paul

"Thank you so much, the course was amazing and honestly exceeded my expectations. Everything was very interesting and the identification part for fish and invertebrates was my favorite. I learned a lot and can't wait to put this knowledge to practice in the water!" - Shivia

"The course was brilliant really enjoyed, well presented, interesting, and learnt loads especially the later sections. Fiji is on my bucket list, I had a child hood friend from there so hopefully one day." - Mark