Why PADI
Underwater Naturalist Specialty Course ?
If you're interested in aquatic life then
the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course is for
you. This course is an introduction to the underwater
aquatic environment and will help develop safe and responsible
aquatic life interaction techniques.
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 PADI Underwater
Naturalist Specialty course, you'll learn underwater
naturalist dive planning, organization, procedures,
techniques and potential problems. You'll also get an
overview of the major aquatic life groupings, interactions
and factual information that dispels negative myths.
You'll put this information into practice during your
two open water dives.
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 12
- Minimum Open Water Training: two dives
over one day
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving
Underwater Naturalist Adventure Dive may count towards
your Underwater Naturalist Specialty course at instructor
discretion. This Specialty course also counts toward
one of the five required Specialties for the Master
Scuba Diver rating. To learn more about the aquatic
life in your area, stop by your local PADI Dive Center
or Resort to enroll.
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