{"id":16522,"date":"2025-04-29T14:53:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/ssi-specialty-courses\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T14:53:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:53:53","slug":"ssi-specialty-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/ssi-specialty-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"SSI Specialty courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6981&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744653524050{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>SSI offers you many specialties to enrich your scuba diving experience<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\">By becoming a diver, you\u2019ve embarked on one of the greatest adventures of your life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"212\">Your <strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"123\">beginner-level certification<\/strong> has given you the skills and knowledge to begin exploring the final frontier: the ocean.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"283\">The <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"245\">Open Water Diver Course<\/strong> is just the beginning of the journey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"425\">There are many dive sites that require skills, knowledge, experience, and equipment that go beyond the scope of the Open Water Diver Course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"602\">To meet these needs, <strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"455\">SSI<\/strong> has created <strong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"489\">specialty courses<\/strong> for nearly every underwater environment, every equipment configuration, and every personal passion you may have.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose your next specialty course<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/enriched-air-nitrox-level-2-40\"><strong>ENRICHED AIR NITROX<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ssi-nitrox.jpg\" width=\"399\" height=\"254\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\">This is the most <strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"53\">requested and appreciated course<\/strong> by divers around the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"213\">With the <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"126\">SSI Enriched Air Nitrox course<\/strong>, you will be certified to breathe oxygen-enriched gas mixtures with 32% or 40% oxygen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"285\">As a certified <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"263\">SSI Enriched Air Nitrox diver<\/strong>, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"456\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"343\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"343\">Increase your <strong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"318\">bottom time<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"341\">safety margins<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"383\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"383\">Decrease your <strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"381\">surface intervals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"425\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"425\">Reduce <strong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"423\">nitrogen narcosis symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"456\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"456\">Spend <strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"454\">more time diving<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"489\">In this course, you will learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"626\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"537\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"537\">New skills and expand your scuba knowledge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"626\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"626\">How to <strong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"571\">plan and dive safely<\/strong> with oxygen-enriched air mixtures up to <strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"626\">40% oxygen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"789\">Upon completion, you will receive an <strong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"717\">SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"721\" \/>Take your course with us in the <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"788\">Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/perfect-buoyancy\"><strong>PERFECT BOUYANCY<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/corso-assetto-subacquea.jpg\" width=\"398\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"105\">Buoyancy is crucial for a more <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"57\">comfortable, safe dive<\/strong>, and for respecting the environment around you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"304\">The <strong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"145\">SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty<\/strong> is the best way to <strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"190\">improve your buoyancy<\/strong> and get the most out of every dive.<br data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"229\" \/>Buoyancy is an essential skill for diving, but it takes time to perfect it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"337\">In this course, you will learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"539\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"375\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"375\"><strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"373\">Advanced buoyancy techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"423\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"423\">New skills that <strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"421\">protect the environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"485\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"485\">The correct buoyancy to <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"483\">avoid contact with the seabed<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"539\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"539\">A <strong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"506\">correct trim<\/strong> that makes you more hydrodynamic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"639\">At the end of the training, you will receive the <strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"638\">SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"777\">With better buoyancy control, you\u2019ll soon be able to <strong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"716\">hover effortlessly<\/strong> and take the <strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"751\">underwater photos<\/strong> you\u2019ve always dreamed of!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/night-diving-and-limited-visibility\"><strong>NIGHT &amp; LIMITED VISIBILITY<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/472537_Night_LimitedVisibility_Small_600x_4c363bea-a697-47ec-9921-34bdba0b14d2.jpeg\" width=\"401\" height=\"255\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"103\">If you want to dive at night or in low visibility conditions, such as in lakes, this course is for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"136\">In this course, you will learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"459\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"211\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"211\">How to conduct <strong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"170\">night dives<\/strong> and practise techniques to dive safely<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"260\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"260\">How to <strong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">enter and exit the water<\/strong> at night<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"301\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"301\">How to use <strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"299\">specialized equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"378\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"378\">How to <strong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"342\">communicate with your buddy<\/strong> at night or in limited visibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"459\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"459\">The <strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"406\">correct technique<\/strong> for conducting a dive in low visibility conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"649\">Once you\u2019ve completed the course, you will receive the <strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"583\">SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll be ready to dive <strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"639\">safely and comfortably<\/strong> at night.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #ededed;\">.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/stress-and-rescue\"><strong>STRESS &amp; RESCUE DIVER<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/472551_Diver-Stress-Rescue-Small-DiveMode.jpg\" width=\"398\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"127\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"52\">SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty course<\/strong> teaches you the necessary procedures to protect yourself and other divers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"144\">You will learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"336\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"176\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"176\">How to <strong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"174\">identify stress<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"209\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"209\">How to <strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"207\">prevent accidents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"282\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"282\">The procedures to <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"249\">perform rescues<\/strong> and provide <strong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"280\">emergency care<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"336\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"336\">How to <strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"336\">manage emergency and recovery situations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"467\">At the end of this amazing course, you will receive the <strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"449\">SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"467\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Sign up now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/deep-diving\"><strong>DEEP DIVING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/timthumb.jpeg\" width=\"399\" height=\"266\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"108\">With the <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"38\">SSI Deep Diving Specialty<\/strong>, you will be able to dive safely to a maximum depth of <strong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"107\">40 meters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"125\">You will learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"333\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"156\">How to <strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"154\">plan your dive<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"202\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"202\">How to <strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"200\">calculate your gas consumption<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"278\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"278\">How to use the <strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"237\">dive computer<\/strong> to stay within no-decompression limits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"333\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"333\">How to complete your <strong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"333\">deep dive adventures safely<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"518\">Once the course is completed, you will receive your <strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"420\">SSI Deep Diving certification<\/strong> and be ready to explore <strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"464\">deep dive sites<\/strong> in our beautiful <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"517\">Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/wreck-diving\"><strong>WRECK DIVING<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SSI_WreckDiving.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"254\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\">Dive into living history!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"147\">Many of the best dive sites are <strong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"69\">wrecks<\/strong>. These impressive structures attract unusually high densities of marine life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"289\">The <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"183\">SSI Wreck Diving Specialty<\/strong> teaches you all the techniques and knowledge you need to become a <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"278\">safe and conscious diver<\/strong> on wrecks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"306\">You will learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"494\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"402\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"402\">How to safely dive, <strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"353\">without penetration<\/strong>, around wrecks, up to a depth of <strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"400\">30 meters<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"456\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"456\">How to <strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"438\">plan proper procedures<\/strong> with your buddy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"494\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"494\">How to <strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"494\">manage your dive profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"702\">Once you\u2019ve completed the <strong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"545\">Wreck Diving course<\/strong>, you can pursue your passion for wrecks around the world!<br data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\" \/>Take the course with us on the <a href=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/relitti\/mohawk-deer\/\"><strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"658\">Mohawk Deer wreck<\/strong><\/a> in the <strong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"701\">Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ededed; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/recreational-sidemount-diving\"><strong>SIDEMOUNT DIVING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1000.jpg\" width=\"398\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\">Become a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"24\">Sidemounter<\/strong> too!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"123\">This configuration is ideal for all divers who want to dive with greater comfort and safety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"288\"><strong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"145\">Sidemount diving<\/strong> is already a common practice for wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now the benefits can be enjoyed by a greater number of recreational divers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"316\">The benefits are numerous:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"613\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"346\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"346\"><strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"331\">2 tanks<\/strong> on the sides<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"375\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"375\">Increased <strong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"373\">air supply<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"404\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"404\">Optimized <strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"402\">redundancy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"467\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"467\">Easy access to <strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"447\">valves and regulators<\/strong> for any emergency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"498\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"498\">Improved <strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"496\">hydrodynamics<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"539\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"539\">Ability to wear <strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"537\">tanks underwater<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"613\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"613\"><strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"565\">Climb onto the boat<\/strong> without tanks, thus without weight on your back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"652\">The course is divided into two parts:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"846\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"734\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"734\">The first part focuses on <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"709\">equipment configuration<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"732\">dry procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"846\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"846\">The second part involves <strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"789\">shallow water exercises<\/strong> to learn all the necessary procedures for optimal diving<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1021\"><strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"884\">Sign up for the Sidemount course<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"916\">Diving Group Portofino<\/strong>! We have excellent <strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"961\">Sidemount Instructors<\/strong> who will make you fall in love with this diving philosophy!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/dry-suit-diving\"><strong>DRY<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/dry-suit-diving\"><strong>SUIT DIVING<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dry-suite-ssi-1.jpeg\" width=\"399\" height=\"252\" \/><\/p>\n<section class=\"\">\n<div class=\"row constrain-mode-1\">\n<div class=\"col desktop-col-start-9 desktop-col-end-13 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\">Diving with a <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"26\">dry suit<\/strong> opens up a world of opportunities!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"174\">You\u2019ll be able to book dives in remote Arctic destinations and explore cold-water dive sites teeming with life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"235\">The <strong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"192\">dry suit<\/strong> keeps you warm even in the coldest waters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"252\">You will learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"378\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"294\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"294\">How to use the dry suit <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"292\">properly<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"346\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"346\">How to manage <strong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"344\">air during descent and ascent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"378\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"378\">How to handle <strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"378\">emergencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"581\">The <strong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"417\">SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty<\/strong> course teaches you all the techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit.<br data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\" \/>Take your course with us in the <strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"580\">Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ededed;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/it\/advanced-training\/scuba-diving\/photo-and-video\">PHOTOGRAPHY<\/a> <\/b>with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcellodifrancesco.com\/\">Marcello di Francesco<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Photo-Video-Small-DiveMode.jpg\" width=\"398\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"122\">If photography is your passion, sign up for the <strong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"74\">SSI Photography Course<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"121\">Marcello Di Francesco, SSI Instructor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"149\">With him, you will learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"333\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"192\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"192\"><strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"190\">Underwater photography techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"248\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"248\">How to choose the <strong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"231\">best equipment<\/strong> for your needs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"333\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"333\">How to <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"286\">post-process your photos<\/strong> (an essential technique for underwater photos)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Learn how to take amazing photos in our beautiful <strong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"85\">Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Marcello_Di_Francesco_2-scaled-1.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"389\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcellodifrancesco.com\/\">Visit <strong data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"41\">Marcello Di Francesco&#8217;s website<\/strong><\/a> and book your <strong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"89\">Underwater Photography course<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"119\">Diving Group Portofino<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15677&#8243; 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