Sea Turtle Ecology Course

Matthew Metcalf

29/05/2020

Sea Turtle Ecology Course

Did you know there are 7 species of turtle living in our oceans and seas and as a species, they have been around for more than 125 million years…that’s longer than the Eastenders TV show! On Koh Tao (aka Turtle Island) there are 84 individual turtles that have been identified and named last time I checked. If you find a new one while diving on Koh Tao you can choose the name. Find out more.

diving with a turtle on Koh Tao — A scuba diver and turtle on Koh Tao

What Is The Course About?

During the turtle ecology course, you will learn about the history of these marine reptiles, their threats to survival, and how they reproduce and cope with challenges.
You will learn how to recognize and identify the seven different species of turtle.
Distinguish the mating patterns of each species.
Look at the different types of turtle migrations and see how they differ from other marine animals.
Learn the reasons for their current decline and what can be done to reduce the impact.

Koh Tao diving marine life — Sea Turtle Ecology certification

How Long Does It Take?

There are 5 chapters to read with a short quiz after each one, followed by an online exam.
You can take the exam as many times as necessary to achieve the required 100% pass rate. If you are a quick study it could take you just 1 day but there is no fixed schedule.

Hammi the green turtle

Who Can Take The Turtle Ecology Course?

Anyone over the age of 10 years and you don’t need to be a diver so your friends can do the course too, let them know about it.
You do not need to be an SSI-certified diver either, anyone can take an ecology course.
There are no dives required to complete the course although it would be great if you want to do some.

A turtle swimming toward the surface

How Much Does Turtle Ecology Cost?

Times are hard right now for many people, so the cost is very cheap just like our other ecology courses it is only 2,500 baht which can be paid via Paypal.

Do You Want To Register?

If you are already a Mojo customer contact us either and we can register the course for you once you have paid a deposit of 1,000 baht.
Once we have registered you will receive an email with access to the course through the MySSI app.
If you are not a Mojo customer but want to complete the course you will need to register with SSI, not forgetting to choose Mojo Divers as your dive center.
Then contact us as above.

How Do I Sign Up For Diving On Koh Tao?

Contact us 🙂 Easy. Any questions? We are here for you 7 days a week.
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