 AWARE - Fish
Identification Specialty Course
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?
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
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| Characteristics of local fish families and species
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| Fish survey techniques and strategies
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| Fish identification dive planning, organization and procedures
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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.
Stop by the dive centre for more information on this and other
courses available today.
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