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Chicagoland Scuba

732 S. Rand Rd.

Lake Zurich, IL 60047

(847) 540-7211

 

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UNDERWATER

NATURALIST

Why

If you're interested in aquatic life then the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course is for you. This course is an introduction to the underwater aquatic environment and will help develop safe and responsible aquatic life interaction techniques.

Prerequisites For Entering The Course

PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification

(or qualifying certification from another organization)

Minimum Age: 10

What Will I Do?

During your PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course, you'll learn underwater naturalist dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also get an overview of the major aquatic life groupings, interactions and factual information that dispels negative myths. You'll put this information into practice during your two open water dives.

Where Can I Go With It?

Your Adventures In Diving Underwater Naturalist Adventure Dive may count towards your Underwater Naturalist Specialty course at instructor discretion. This Specialty course also counts toward one of the five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver rating

What Will It Cost?

$95 plus course materials

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