The Mediterranean Sea is a very interesting area for diving. For the purpose of diving, you could best describe it as a "macro" area. You do not come to the "Med" for whale sharks or mantas. Bigger fish is seldom seen in these area's, but the number of smaller organisms is enormous.
There is a big variation in bottom composition. Sand, sea grass and rock being most common. All of these have their own specific attractions and all of these are worth your while. For the naturalist or biology interested diver this area has all to offer what one could wish for.
The College is primarily a training center. We do guided dives every now and then, but this is not our main activity. We will be happy to guide you on a dive behind our center, but if you wish to do a boat dive, you want to refer to one of the many operations in and around Cannes, specialising in dive trips.
Behind the College you can expect to find octopus, moray eels, congers and many sorts of smaller fishes, starfish, nudibranches, anemones, sponges, etc.. Initially the bottom composition is sand, then progressing to sea grass and all around the area you'll find rocks under water, each of them having many different organisms on them. Next to the natural environment, the College did a lot of effort to create artificial habitats for the organisms in the "med". Many came to stay, which makes sure that you can visit some fishes every day at the same spot.
After some guidance on the first few dives, you will find it easy to find the different locations yourself. The College is, next to other programs, running naturalist and fish identification programs. These introduce you to the environment you are diving in, 
making you aware of the different species and the reasons behind their behaviour. This might be a good combination for you - going diving and learning things that make you understand and appreciate the environment under water even more than you already do.
After certification you will want to do some dives. You are welcome to gain experience at the College. Our rental equipment is all “top line” from the brand MARES – a world leading manufacturer of diving equipment. As a certified diver you may choose between guided dives and diving with a buddy of your choice – in which case you only need equipment. The “Med” is not known for large animals such as whale sharks or manta’s, but is fantastic with respect to macro organisms. Behind the College we have both natural and artificial reefs, which promise you some fantastic dives.
Instructors also have the option to use the facilities of the College with their own students. They are assigned pool and classroom time for knowledge development, briefings and remedial sessions and have access to the sea, equipment storage, rest room and showers. The daily fee includes lunch and air fills, but not equipment rental. The number of spaces for this option is limited. Make you reservations well in advance.