Coral Identification

Discover the versatile world of coral reefs. You will learn to recognize hard and soft corals by their shapes and characteristics and gain insight into the structure, life, and vulnerability of a reef.

What can you expect?

Coral Identification is developed for snorkelers and divers who want to learn how to correctly recognize and understand coral reefs. This specialty program offers in-depth knowledge about coral species, reef structures, and their ecological significance.

Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems in the world. During this program, you will learn to identify hard and soft corals, recognize growth forms, and gain insight into the structure and functioning of reef ecosystems. You will develop observation skills that allow you to better perceive subtle differences and patterns during every dive.

Coral Identification focuses entirely on deepening knowledge, ecological insight, and more conscious observation underwater.

23-26°C

heated water
10m

maximum depth
5.000

tropical fish
SSI

certified dive center

Practical info

Snorkel student:
- Minimum age: 6 years

3–6 hours

In a group: €199

Included in the price:

Digital learning materials
Theory training
Practical skills
Guidance by an SSI Professional Specialty Instructor
Certification registration

What's included & what to bring

We provide the basics – you bring your personal gear or rent it on-site.

Included

Buoyancy Compensator / BCD
Dive tank
Weights

Rent or bring your own

Wetsuit
Regulator set
Computer
Mask
Snorkel

Always bring

Swimwear
Towel
Your certification (if available)
Proof of insurance (if available)

What's not allowed

Read our house rules and check what you should leave at home.

How your dive proceeds

Check-in

Check in at the counter 15 minutes beforehand. You’ll receive a colored wristband – always wear it visibly, it grants access to the Experience Zone. Your 2-hour dive session starts now.

Change clothes

Put on your swimwear
Store your belongings in a locker (opened with your wristband)
Go barefoot to the fourth floor (stairs or elevator)
Bring your own dive gear with you

Disinfect gear & shower

Go through the foot bath and take a shower
Pick up rented gear
Disinfect it in the sink and rinse.
Shower again before entering the water

After your dive

Disinfect your gear
Return the gear
Change clothes
Deposit your wristband in the box – within 2 hours.

Certification and follow-up opportunities

After completing the program:

The participant receives the Coral Identification Specialty certification
The knowledge is officially registered
The participant possesses extensive basic knowledge of coral reefs

After Coral Identification, you can continue with:

Other SSI Ecology Specialty programs
Other SSI Specialty programs
Advanced courses within the SSI system

These programs build further on knowledge, observation skills, and diving experience.

Coral Identification

What can you expect?

Practical info

Participation requirements

Duration

Price