{"product_id":"ssi-freshwater-ecology-course","title":"SSI Freshwater Ecology Course","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the SSI Freshwater Ecology specialty program, you will explore how aquatic species interact with each other and their freshwater environments. You will learn about freshwater ecosystems, food chains, predator-prey relationships, and the delicate balance that sustains life beneath the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis program deepens your understanding of biodiversity, species adaptations, and habitat protection — giving you the knowledge to recognize and identify aquatic wildlife with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith your new ecological insight, every dive becomes a discovery. Start online today and earn your SSI Freshwater Ecology certification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7fa; border-left: 4px solid #0077a8; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #0077a8;\"\u003e▸ Prerequisites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNone — this is an online course open to everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo minimum age or diving certification required to purchase and complete the eLearning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7fa; border-left: 4px solid #0077a8; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #0077a8;\"\u003e▸ Who It's For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers, snorkellers, and ocean lovers fascinated by the weird and wonderful world of nudibranchs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7fa; border-left: 4px solid #0077a8; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #0077a8;\"\u003e▸ Location\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌐 100% online — study at your own pace via the SSI app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eafaf1; border-left: 4px solid #27ae60; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #27ae60;\"\u003e✓ What's Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSI digital learning materials via the SSI app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSI Freshwater Ecology digital certification upon completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime access to course materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdf3f3; border-left: 4px solid #c0392b; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #c0392b;\"\u003e✗ What's Not Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-water sessions — optional and available at extra cost; contact us to arrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment or dive\/snorkel site fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #555;\"\u003eⓘ Good to Know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete entirely online — pass the final exam to receive your SSI certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional in-water dives can be arranged separately — age and certification requirements apply for in-water activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounts as an SSI Specialty towards higher rating programmes (for certified divers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'll need a smartphone or tablet to access the SSI app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58098197758339,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/7858\/3888\/files\/SC-FWE.jpg?v=1779376193","url":"https:\/\/www.dorsetdiving.co.uk\/products\/ssi-freshwater-ecology-course","provider":"Dorset Diving Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}