Level
Intermediate
Course
Duration
1
Days
Cost
฿5,000
Thai Baht
In the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty program, you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environments. Go beyond simply identifying marine life and begin to understand the deeper connections that shape coral reefs and tropical ecosystems.
This course explores how energy flows through marine communities, how different habitats support one another, and how environmental pressures impact the underwater world. As you dive around Koh Tao, you will start to see the reef not as separate species, but as a living, interconnected system. By the end of the program, you will have a stronger ecological understanding of what you are seeing on every dive and a greater appreciation for how to protect it.
12:00-17:00 Marine Ecology academic session
16:30-17:00 Debrief and certification
In the SSI Marine Ecology specialty program, you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environments. You will be taught how energy flows through communities and the links between different ocean ecosystems.
We’ve just spent the last two days of our Thailand Contiki with Goodtime Adventures and it has been the absolute highlight of our trip! The first day we went out snorkelling around the Island of Koh Tao. Liv, Ben & Chris made sure we all had the best time, found the coolest snorkelling sites & kept the party going all day. We came back to do our Basic Diver Training. Fabio was my instructor and he was brilliant. He made me feel so safe, is an excellent teacher and could tell he just loved his job. The rest of the team including Lydia & Chris were also fantastic and made the day run so smoothly. Mike was also awesome and I can’t wait to see the photos. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We’ll be back to complete our certification.
I had the pleasure of spending 4 days with Goodtime Adventure. I did a fun snorkelling day with Chris, Benth and Liv. These three really brought the good vibes while ensuring everyone on the boat was having a good time and a safe time. I then did the one day basic diver course where Chris taught me the basics of scuba. Because of his excellent instructing skills and incredible patience I chose to come back to Koh Tao and Goodtime a few days later to do my Open Water Diver course. Chris once again made the whole experience relaxing and fun, I felt safe for the entire duration of the course thanks to his vast humble experience. I could not recommend the Goodtime family enough! I now leave Thailand with a new skill and passion thanks to Goodtime Adventures. Also, Chris deserves an extra point because he's hot!
11/12 2025 @Lukas Thanks for the great first dive in the sea! @Lydia Thank you for the calm, slow dive at the reef! It was great to see so much! @ Ana Thank you for the great dive at the wreck, it was beautiful! @restaurant team Very friendly and fun staff, thank you for the hospitality! @Zach Thanks for the great photos! @T2 Tanks for the Great dive! Thanks Michi for being my buddy, great dives! 04/05 2026 Thanks again to the Goodtimes team! The dives with Livia, Benthe, Lydia and Christopher were fantastic!
I did my 3-day Open Water course and had an amazing experience. The dives were unreal, especially sites like White Rock. I felt like I got so much out of it in just a few days. Fabio was a brilliant instructor as well, really clear, calm, and easy to learn from, which made the whole course feel much more relaxed and enjoyable. Couldn’t recommend it enough!
A huggeee thank you to Liv and Ben!! As a pretty new diver still getting comfortable underwater and making some rookie mistakes along the way, I always felt very looked after with them. They were incredibly patient, encouraging, and reassuring through all of it, and never once made anything feel stressful or intimidating. Left with a lot more confidence and some very very lovely memories. Can’t wait to come back and dive with you guys again!
