Mission Statement
Do you have a passion to save the ocean and the marine animals that call it their home? Does the thought of diving with whales fascinate you? Do you want to learn more about the ecology, biology, and conservation of marine mammals? The Marine Mammal Ecology program introduces you to the wonders of these amazing creatures. Dive into the world of whales, dolphins, and seals to explore this amazingly diverse group of marine animals. In this program, you will learn what makes marine mammals distinct from land mammals, discover where they live, explore their physiology, and how to identify various species. You will also learn about marine mammal conservation – a great way to help save the ocean. What are you waiting for? Start your Marine Mammal Ecology training online today!
Are you passionate about protecting marine mammals? Are you interested in learning about their biology, ecology, and conservation? If so, this course is for you!Â
You will learn how to identify marine mammal species, how they differ from land mammals, as well as looking at what they eat and where they live.
From dolphins to dugongs, walruses to whales, you will cover all types of marine mammal species, looking at how they have evolved to survive in their marine environment.
At the end of your classroom session and two open water dives, you will be able to explain:
• The conservation status of marine mammals, why they are unique and vulnerable, and the importance of healthy marine mammals populations.
• How to manage threats to marine mammals, recognize the value of marine mammals and remove barriers to conservation.
• Best practices for diving with marine mammals
• Actions you can take to protect marine mammals and how joining a global movement of divers can help to protect marine mammals.
If you’ve earned the PADI Adventure Diver rating or higher, and you’re at least 15 years old, you can enroll in the Deep Diver course.
What’s Included:
• All relative PADI course materials
• Sunken Dreams My Classroom e-Learning Media
• Scuba Diving related training aids
• Scuba Diving Equipment suitable for the the Programme
• Professional Dive Instructor & Tuition
• Liability Forms, Relative Paper Work
• Academy Membership Update
• Examinations
• PADI PIC Card certification (only for ‘full’ programmes or where stated)
• Completed paperwork and pre-dive administration
• Sunken Dreams Member(s) of Staff Account Manager
• Full PADI Diver Certifications
What’s Not Included:
• Transport to and from training location
• Food and Beverage
• Dive & Travel Insurance
• Relevant Vaccinations
• Passport applications or renewals (where required)
• Supporting documents that might be required by non-EU nationals
• European Health Insurance Card
• Costs for medication whilst on expedition
For more information pleases see our Answers to Your Questions section.
Optional Extras:
• Dive & Travel Insurance
• Underwater Action Camera & Storage Rental
• Dive Computer Rental
• Wetsuit Rental
• Optional PADI/SSI Specialty & Recreational Courses
• Sunken Dreams Expedition Handbook
Purchase personalized Course and Expedition photos, prints and memorabilia from the Sunken Dreams Photography e-Shop.