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AWARE FISH IDENTIFICATION
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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
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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
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How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 12
- Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
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How much does it cost?
£65 |
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. |
