Have you ever been scuba diving and asked yourself, “What was that?” Does your fish naming talents stretch as far as the Blue Spotted Ray, just because it looks like a ray with blue spots?
The PADI Project AWARE Fish Identification Specialty provides you with the fish identification basics so that next time, you know the answers.
You will find you enjoy your dives even more when you recognize the creatures that you see. The fun part about this programme is you can use the skills you learn on every dive because once you learn the main fish families and characteristics it will help you decipher the species you see all over the world.
The PADI AWARE Fish ID Specialty is taken in conjuction with our dive travel programme.
To Start
How do I get started?
As with all of the diving education programmes at Plan2Dive you start with the training materials. A deposit of £50 is required to book your PADI AWARE Fish ID Specialty. We will provide you with the PADI AWARE e-manual for you to read prior to the start of your training.
Action
What will I do?
During your programme you will cover the following:
How to identify characteristics of local and not so local fish families and species
Fish survey techniques and strategies
How to practice fish identification dive planning, organization and procedures
You will have one and a half days of intense underwater fish spotting training to complete. In our fully equipped multi-media classrooms you will learn where to look for and how to identify the fascinating fish you see underwater.
You will put into practice what you learn in a combination of skills in two open water training dives.
Time
How long will it take?
The PADI AWARE Fish ID Specialty takes place over one and a half days. Starting on the first evening you will complete the theory sections from the PADI AWARE e-manual.
The next day will cover all the practical sessions during your two open water training dives.
You can arrange with your training in conjunction with any Plan2Dive dive travel options.
Requirements
What will I need?
The PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent is the prerequisite for the PADI AWARE Fish ID Specialty.
All standard scuba equipment is required as well as underwater slates and pencils. Standard scuba equipment may not necessarily be included in the cost of this programme if it is held in conjuction with dive travel. Please contact the centre for clarification.
The minimum age of enrollment on this programme is 10yrs.
You will need to fill out a self certification medical statement. If you have any medical conditions you think may prevent you from scuba diving please feel free to contact us and we will try to be of assistance.