“What was that fish?” is a common question heard after a dive. If you want to be the scuba diver with the answers, instead of the one asking the questions, then take the Fish Identification Specialty course. You'll enjoy your dives even more when you recognise the creatures that you see and can identify the main fish families and their characteristics.
If you're at least 10 years old and a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher, you can enrol in the PADI - Fish Identification course.
Academic:
Once you learn to recognise what types of fish you see, you'll find it easier to reference the exact species after a scuba dive. For example, a butterfly fish in the Caribbean has a similar shape to a butterfly fish in Southeast Asia, but colours and markings may be wildly different. If you know what fish family it belongs to, you can more easily look up the local name or at least be able to intelligently ask the local scuba instructor what you saw.
During two scuba dives, you'll learn: -How to identify characteristics of local fish families and species. -Fish survey techniques and strategies. -About Project AWARE activities that can help protect aquatic life
Get credit! The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - ask your instructor about earning credit. Equipment:
Beyond using basic scuba equipment, you’ll want a slate to record what you see and a fish identification card if available for your area. Your PADI Instructor and local dive centre staff may suggest additional equipment or references depending on what you’re likely to see on your dives.
Book at the dive shop with a 10% Deposit to secure your place.
Or use our online payment system below.
Price includes all equipment, E-learning and certification fees. $235 USD
Once you have booked, we will provide you with your PADI eLearning materials which makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you. It’s your course on your time. Study offline, or online using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question. You can do all theory before you arrive in the comfort of your own home, freeing up your holiday time.
Sailing in on A Yacht ? Ask for our pick up & drop off service
We can pick up your divers & drop them back off at your yacht in Tyrell Bay. Our dive times can be flexible to suit your schedule. Call us in advance so we can get organised.
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