AWARE - Fish Identification
Why AWARE - Fish Identification?
This course will introduce you to
the
most common fish families and species
found in temperate and tropical
waters.
You'll also learn basic fish identification
and scientific survey
techniques as well as
how important personal involvement is in
aquatic
conservation.
What do I need to start?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water
Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organisation)
Minimum age: 10 years old.
During your AWARE - Fish Identification Diver Specialty course, you'll
practice basic fish identification techniques then collect fish identification
data for submission to the REEF Fish Survey Project (if appropriate).
The course includes all the background you'll need to identify fish in your
area, including:
Information on Project AWARE and aquatic protection
worldwide
Characteristics of local fish families and species Fish survey
techniques and strategies
Fish identification dive planning, organization and
procedures
How long will it take?
Recommended Course Hours: 12
Minimum Open
Water Training: two dives over one day
Where can I go from here?
The AWARE - Fish Identification Adventure
Dive from the Adventures In Diving program credits toward this specialty at the
discretion of the instructor and this specialty certification counts as one of
the five Specialty course certifications for the PADI Master Scuba Diver
certification.
For more information on how you can hone your fish identification skills,
stop by Divemaster Scuba.
Looking for something special?
Take a look at our Adventure
Holidays. This is a great opportunity to try something different under the
guidance and supervision of our experienced instructors.
To book your PADI Course, call our telephone booking line: 0115 929
0707 or book
on-line. We operate across various locations
offering flexibility and choice. Combination courses, one to one tuition,
mid-week and holiday courses are available.
Please contact the Dive Centre for
further details. We are always adding to the schedules, if the dates are not
convenient, just ask.
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