UNDERSTAND THE UNDERWATER WORLD

Marine ecology

The more you understand the sea, the more every dive gives back. The Marine Ecology specialty explores the Mediterranean ecosystem and teaches you to dive with awareness and respect for the environment.

SSI

240

PADI

290

SSI / PADI CERTIFICATION

Marine ecology course

Discover how the Mediterranean ecosystems work and take a step forward in your evolution as a diver with the Marine Ecology course in Malta.

The SSI Marine Ecology course is a specialty designed for certified divers who want to understand the structure of marine habitats, the relationships between species, and the human impact on the underwater environment.

What is the Marine Ecology Course?

The Marine Ecology course is one of our diving specialties for certified divers (minimum Open Water) who want to understand marine ecosystems and interact responsibly with the environment.

The specialty focuses on the study of Mediterranean habitats, the relationships between species, and the human impact on the marine environment, combining theory you can deepen with the Science of Diving and practical application in immersion. At the end, you will obtain the official Marine Ecology certification.

What will you learn in the Marine Ecology course?

During the course, you will develop responsible interaction criteria and apply good conservation practices during the dive.

Collage of a sea turtle with divers and a seabed with plastic waste

You will understand how rocky reefs, Posidonia meadows, and other characteristic habitats of Malta are structured.

You will learn to interpret trophic chains, predation dynamics and the biodiversity factors behind fish identification.

You will analyze how human activities affect the marine environment and what measures reduce the diver’s impact.

You will apply observation and buoyancy control techniques to minimize alterations to the environment.

Book your Marine Ecology course

Understand how the marine ecosystem works and dive with greater awareness of the environment.

Map of the Maltese islands showing Scuba Malta dive center locations

SCUBA MALTA
St Julian's

SCUBA MALTA
St Paul's Bay

Dive centers in Malta:
St. Julian's and St. Paul's Bay

Scuba Malta has two dive centers in Malta — one in St. Julian’s and one in St. Paul’s Bay — both strategically positioned for quick access to Malta’s best diving spots.

SCUBA MALTA St. Julian's

Our scuba diving center in St Julian's is based at Portomaso Marina, Level -5 — a modern marina with direct sea access, right next to Sliema, Spinola and Paceville.

SCUBA MALTA St. Paul’s Bay

New dive center in St Paul's Bay, right on Bugibba's seafront. Cirkewwa, Gozo and Comino are just minutes away, with Malta's most famous dive sites at your doorstep.

The highest-rated 5-star dive center in Malta, according to Google!

Explore Malta's breathtaking underwater world!

Get in touch with us! We’ll be thrilled to answer any questions you may have about our diving courses and services.

SCUBA MALTA St. Julian's

Portomaso Marina, Level -5, St. Julians

Email

hello@scubamalta.com

Phone

+356 9942 6729

WhatsApp

+356 9942 6729

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Questions and doubts

No way. This course is built for certified recreational divers like you – no prior ecology or marine science knowledge needed.

On this dive, you’ll unlock the secrets of the Mediterranean: Posidonia meadows teeming with life, rugged rocky bottoms, and vibrant communities of fish and invertebrates. You’ll learn to read the ocean, understanding how species connect and how depth, light, and the seabed shape their world.

You’ll walk away with the official Marine Ecology certification – your passport to understanding underwater ecosystems worldwide.

Just one day. We jam-pack awesome theory and real-world diving into a single, unforgettable experience.

Minimum age is 10, but you gotta have your Open Water Diver cert (or equivalent) already.

You’ll need your Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent to jump in.