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 organization)
- Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
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.
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