SDI MARINE ECOSYSTEMS AWARENESS

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Unlock the secrets of the sea with our SDI Marine Ecosystems Awareness certification at Saguaro Scuba! Dive into an immersive learning experience where you’ll discover the wonders of underwater ecosystems. From vibrant coral reefs to bustling kelp forests, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for marine life and learn how to protect these fragile environments. Our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you emerge as a certified ambassador for ocean conservation. Dive in today and make a difference beneath the waves!

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Topics covered in the SDI Marine Ecosystems Awareness Certification Course include:

• Physical attributes: Understand temperature, salinity, dissolved gases, and light in relation to marine ecosystems.
• Waves and tides: Learn about the influence of waves and tides on marine environments and nutrient circulation.
• Currents and nutrient cycling: Explore the role of currents in nutrient cycling and marine organism distribution.
• Marine organisms: Study plankton, aquatic plants, and animals, including local species and their ecological roles.
• Aquatic food webs: Examine the interconnectedness of marine life through food webs and behavioral changes.
• Environmentally friendly diving techniques: Master buoyancy control, kick techniques, and non-intrusive diver-animal interactions.
• Local considerations: Address specific issues facing marine ecosystems, such as habitat destruction, pollution, and overfishing.
• Observation techniques: Learn grid and passive observation methods, as well as collection techniques for marine life data.
• Skills demonstration: Practice buoyancy control, observation, and data recording at dive sites to assess human impact and discuss mitigation strategies.

For more information about the SDI SDI Marine Ecosystems Awareness Certification Course, click here.

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SDI Standards and Procedures

Interested in diving deeper? The SDI Marine Ecosystems Awareness certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Development program.

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• Applies to orders greater than $100.00 on selected items. (Does not apply to tanks or weights)
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• Available only to the Continental United States.
• Refunds for shipping on any returned items will be deducted by the amount charged for the non free shipped items only on the original order.
• Valid with gift certificates & promotions.

• We reserve the right to modify or cancel free shipping at any time.

Full Return Policy For Saguaro Products

New Product Returns: Your purchase can be returned within 90 days for a hassle-free exchange or refund provided that the merchandise is in its original saleable condition, in original packaging, and with the original receipt. Returns without the original receipt will be made at Saguaro Scuba Inc.’s discretion. Buyer will pay for return postage (except in cases of warranty). A refund will be issued within 2 business days of receiving the item(s) if the item(s) is deemed to be in returnable condition. Specific details and exceptions are as follows:

Product Exchanges: Saguaro Scuba does not offer product exchanges. Products must be returned (subject to Saguaro Scuba Inc.’s return policy) and replacement items purchased in a new transaction.

Regular Stock Product Returns: Regular stock products can be returned within 90 days of purchase to Saguaro Scuba Inc. There is no restocking charge when returning regularly stocked merchandise.

Special Order Product Returns: Special order items can only be returned within 90 days of purchase and are subject to a 20% restocking fee. All special order items will be clearly labeled both individually and on the shopping cart page for easy identification.

Non-returnable Products: Computers, Electronics & Cameras are returnable only if they have not been installed or used and if they are in new original saleable condition and packaging. Clearance items are non-returnable. eLearning codes are non-returnable.

Warranty Product Returns: Your purchase can be returned for a hassle-free replacement/repair provided that it is returned within the warranty terms and warranty period. The original receipt is required. Warranty returns without the original receipt will be made at Saguaro Scuba’s discretion. Products with a replacement warranty will be exchanged free of charge. Products with a repair-only warranty will be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s and/or Saguaro Scuba Inc.’s terms and conditions. Warranty claims are limited to replacement/repair of the product only. Saguaro Scuba Inc. not cover additional costs such as labor, incidental, or consequential damages.

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