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The PADI Project AWARE Fish Identification Course:
Have you
ever been scuba diving and asked yourself, "What was that?”
The PADI Project AWARE Fish Identification Specialty course provides you with
the fish identification basics so that next time, you know the answer.
You’ll find you enjoy your dives even more when you recognize the creatures
that you see. The fun part about this course is you can use the skills you learn
on every scuba diving vacation because once you learn the main fish families
and characteristics it will help you decipher the species you see all over the
world.
To take this course you must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water.
Plus £20 certification fee on completition.
What you learn:
During two dives you gain hands-on (okay, eyes-on) experience in looking for
and identifying the fascinating fish you see underwater. You’ll learn:
How to identify characteristics of local fish families and species
Fish survey techniques and strategies
How to practice fish identification dive planning, organization and procedures
The learning materials you will need:
AWARE’s Our World Our Water includes a section on identifying reef fish
based on body shape and habitat. You’ll also learn about marine life indigenous
to tidal zones, polar regions, kelp forests, and wetlands. Our World Our Water
also includes a five page glossary of terminology used by marine biologists.
Your next adventure?
While you’re learning about fish, you’ll probably also
be curious about the different types of coral and want to check out the.
Coral Reef Conservationist Course 
