AWARE Fish Identification Specialty


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Chicagoland Scuba

732 S. Rand Rd.

Lake Zurich, IL 60047

(847) 540-7211

Store Hours

M-Th	11-7
Fri-Sun	11-5

Hours available by appointment only outside of regular hours.

AWARE - FISH IDENTIFICATION

Why

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.

Prerequisites For Entering The Course

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 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

Where Can I Go With It?

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.

What Will It Cost?

$95 plus course materials

If you are interested in signing up for this course, please contact us.