PADI Fish Identification Course

Description

The PADI Fish Identification specialty course is perfect if you’ve ever surfaced from a dive asking, “What was that fish?” It helps you recognize and identify different types of reef fish by their shape, behavior, and habitat, making every dive more engaging and educational.

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Why Take the Fish ID Course?

• Learn how to identify common fish families and species.
• Understand fish behaviors, patterns, and interactions.
• Get better at logging dives with accurate species names.
• Improve your environmental awareness and appreciation for marine biodiversity.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize fish families (like wrasses, parrotfish, butterflyfish, groupers, etc.) by body shape and movement.
• How habitat and location influence fish types.
• Tips for using fish ID slates, books, and apps effectively.
• Practice observation and recording techniques.

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Course Structure:

• 2 open water dives, usually over one day.
• You’ll spend time observing fish in their natural environment, then review and ID them post-dive.

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Prerequisites:

• PADI Open Water Diver (or Junior Open Water)
• Minimum age: 10 years old

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Bonus:

This course pairs really well with Underwater Naturalist or Underwater Photography, especially if you love marine life and want to document or research your sightings.

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PADI Fish Identification Course Fee includes both the Course fee ($135) and the instructor fee ($90).

Rental Gear NOT Included*

*Fish ID Slate and Book Must be Purchased by the Student for course completion*

After Purchasing, you should receive an email From PADI including all E-Learning materials within 24-48hrs.

 

Cancellations Must be Made 48hr in Advance to Course Start Date

*Course Fee Non-Refundable*