Identificació de Peixos

SSI Fish Identification Course

An introductory course on fish identification, consisting of online theory covering tropical fish, as well as an online seminar—led by one of our oceanographers—focused on the fish commonly encountered during dives in the Mediterranean.

65,00 €

*Prices per person

An introductory course on fish identification, consisting of online theory covering tropical fish, as well as an online seminar—led by one of our oceanographers—focused on the fish commonly encountered during dives in the Mediterranean.

As with all courses offered through our certifying agency, SSI, the theory materials are available online, allowing you to study from anywhere in the world, at your own pace, and in the language of your choice. This training is supplemented by two sessions (totaling 4 hours) dedicated to Mediterranean fish, conducted via the Zoom platform.

The theoretical training for this Fish Identification course will be delivered by our oceanographer, Eli Bonfill, one of the founders of our dive center.

This course is an SSI specialty, which can count toward obtaining your Advanced Open Water Diver certification—a qualification that requires 4 specialties and a minimum of 24 logged dives.

Minimum group

No

Course objectives

Biodiversity

Acquire the skills and learn the concepts necessary to recognize and identify the main fish families found in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, and the Indo-Pacific.

Learn the skills and concepts necessary to recognize and identify the main species found in the Mediterranean Sea.

Conservation

Convey the importance of conserving and protecting fish and their habitats.

Theoretical content

  • Classification of species.
  • Classification, physical characteristics, and behavior.
  • Caribbean species.
  • Exploring Caribbean fish families.
  • Indo-Pacific species.
  • Exploring Indo-Pacific fish families.
  • Red Sea species.
  • Exploring Red Sea fish families.
  • Discovering fish species of the Mediterranean Sea and interesting facts.

Practical content