Fish Identification

The ocean is filled with fascinating and beautiful fish of every shape and size. Learn how to identify fish and get more out of your dives with the SSI Fish Identification specialty program.


What you can expect to learn

The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification.

The SSI Fish Identification Course consists of 8 Academic Sessions


Course equipment requirements

As it is a Dry Course, it can be done Online


Course prerequisites

Minimum Age: 6
Certification Prerequisites: None
Academic Sessions: Online Program
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: NA
Open Water Dives: NA
Maximum Training Depth: 30 meters / 100 feet
Suggested Duration: 3-6 hours

Get started

  1. Complete the Digital Learning materials found in this manual. These materials are self-paced, and you can complete them anywhere, anytime, once you download them to your MySSI app
  1. Complete the Academic Sessions

What’s included?

Training Material and Certification Cost


How long will this take?

Recommended hours for completion: 3-6


Take the Next Step

Want to know more?

Ask more questions or schedule any of these courses Email Us.