The 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.

With your newfound knowledge, you will appreciate the marine life you dive with even more!

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the ocean from our special ecologist instructor.

What makes this course so special? More like who!
Dr Cayne Layton - Marine Ecologist

He is a marine ecologist, researcher, and lecturer who mostly focuses on the ecology & restoration of kelp forests and other temperate reef habitats, along with seaweed aquaculture and blue carbon. His work encompasses population and community ecology of rocky reefs; seaweed ecophysiology; and habitat dynamics, productivity, and conservation. He is also passionate about science communication and community engagement, scientific/commercial diving, and Traditional and Indigenous ecological knowledge.

Cayne was part of the Indepth Scuba team in his previous life, and has a wealth of experience above and below the water.

Marine Ecology course - 29th & 30th June 2024