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Person
Ages 10 +
€ 490
Experience Unique Naturalist Tours in Sesimbra, PT
This program provides a general understanding of the complex and exciting science of marine ecology, which is the study of how organisms interact with each other and the environment, the flow of energy through communities, and the link between ocean ecosystems. Also includes the study and application of safe
techniques for collection of underwater fishing (ghost) nets and traps.
You will earn the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty, SSI Search & Recovery and SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certifications after completing this program.
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- Digital manuals updated annually
- Theoretical sessions and dives in the Park – Marine Professor Luiz Saldanha
- Ghost Nets Collection Session
- Free Online Marine Ecology Course (SSI Mission Deep Blue)
- SSI Marine Ecology, Search & Recovery, and Enriched Air Nitrox certifications
- Safe
- 5 Dives
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- Day 1: Introduction to Marine Ecology
Morning: Theoretical session on marine ecology and the interaction of organisms.
Afternoon: Diving at the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park. - Day 2: Underwater Search and Recovery
Morning: Theoretical session on search and recovery techniques.
Afternoon: Practical dives to search for and recover submerged objects. - Day 3: Nitrox and Enriched Air Diving
Morning: Theory on safe use of Nitrox.
Afternoon: Nitrox diving in the Marine Park. - Day 4: Ghost Net Collection
Morning: Theory on ghost nets and cleaning techniques.
Afternoon: Practical ghost net collection session in the marine park. - Day 5: Application and Certification
Morning: Review and application of the techniques learned. - Afternoon: Last dive and delivery of SSI certifications.
- Day 1: Introduction to Marine Ecology
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- Towel
- swimsuit
- shampoo and shower gel, slippers.
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- Not recommended for ages 10 and under
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Customers will receive a full refund or credit if cancellation is made up to 24 hours before the start of the activity. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Please contact us by phone to cancel or if you have any questions about cancellation and refund options. In the event of a no-show, the full price will be charged.