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PADI Specialties

All Specialties listed require a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) with the exception of the Project Aware Specialty Course and the Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Course.

PADI Altitude Diver: Any time you're diving from 300 to 3000 metres/1000 to 10,000 feet above sea level, you're altitude diving. If you want to explore the hidden world of a mountain lake, the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course is for you. The Altitude Diver Specialty course familiarizes you with the rules and procedures necessary to use the Recreational Dive Planner at altitude. This includes Altitude dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards; Special Recreational Dive Planner procedures for diving at altitude; Safety stops and emergency decompression procedures; and Special equipment necessary for altitude diving. The minimum age for this course is 10 years old.

Aware - Fish Identification Specialty Course: 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. 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. The minimum age for this course is 10 years old.

Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Course: The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkelers and non-divers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also familiarizes participants with the current state of the world's coral reefs and how they can help. This non-diving course includes an introduction to Project AWARE; the importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas; Coral reef biology, association and competition; the status of the world's coral reefs; how participants can help, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices. There is no age limit for this course and there is no dive certification requirement. Teachers who would like for one of our instructors to visit your classroom to teach this specialty, please give us a call for more details.

PADI Boat Diver: Through the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you can learn the techniques and procedures for diving from different types of boats. The more boats you're diving from, the more diving you're doing. As part of your PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you'll learn about boat diving planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards; proper boat diving etiquette, including equipment storage and conduct; common boat terminology; Specific and local boat diving laws and ordinances; overview of emergency and safety equipment needed on private dive boats. The minimum age for this course is 10 years old.

PADI Deep Diver: The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see thing others can only dream about. You'll learn deep dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards. You'll also put this knowledge to the test as you go on four open water dives that range from 60 - 130 feet. The minimum age for this course is 15 years old.

PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle: If you want an introduction to the excitement of moving through the water with no effort, then his is your course. During the program, you'll learn the techniques you need to know for safe diver propulsion vehicle operation. This includes Diver propulsion vehicle dive planning organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards; Equipment and procedure considerations; How to avoid harming fragile aquatic life. The minimum age for this course is 12 years old.

PADI Drift Diver: Drift Diving is effortless and relaxing because you simply glide with the current and feel the rush of flying underwater. But, with this type of diving come special procedures that you need to know so you can maximize your fun underwater. During your PADI Drift Diver certification course, you'll learn about drift dive planning, organization, techniques and potential hazards, as well as special equipment and procedures like buoyancy. But it's not all theory because you'll go on two open water dives where you can put your new knowledge into action. The minimum age for this course is 12 years old.

PADI Dry Suit Diver: If you want to see the spectacular and prolific aquatic life often found in colder water climates you'll need to stay warm and that means a dry suit. But, you want to be trained in proper techniques and this is where PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course comes in. During your PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course, you'll not only cover the background knowledge related to dry suit diving, you'll get into confined water to put that theory into practice. Then, once you've mastered confined water, it's time for two open water dives and applying that knowledge, including dive planning, organization, techniques, problems and buoyancy control. The minimum age for this course is 10 years old.

PADI Multilevel Diver: Since there's so much to see underwater you'll want to make the most of your stay. The PADI Multilevel Diver Specialty course tells you how by introducing you to the many varieties of multilevel diving. You'll learn what multilevel diving is and why you want to plan for multilevel dives. You'll also get to see the various types of multilevel dive calculators (including the Recreational Dive Planner, Wheel version and dive computers), as well as learn about multilevel dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, and potential problems. The minimum age for this course is 12 years old.

PADI Night Diver: When you go night diving you'll see a whole new world. Even your local dive site takes on a new personality at night, as many underwater creatures and plant life (different from those you see during the day) are active at night. You'll learn night dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to control your buoyancy, navigate and communicate at night. Since many of the plants and animals you'll see are different, you'll also get an introduction to nocturnal aquatic life. The minimum age for this course is 12 years old.

Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course: If you want to fine-tune your buoyancy and soar over reefs, extend bottom time by reducing air consumption and prolong the life of your dive equipment, the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is for you. During your Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course, you'll use PADI's Basic Weighting Guidelines to determine the correct amount of weight. Then you'll practice the fundamentals of peak performance buoyancy during two open water dives, including the buoyancy check, fine-tuning buoyancy underwater, weight positioning for trim, streamlining and visualization. The minimum age for this course is 10 years old.

Project AWARE Specialty course: If you want to learn about the plight of worldwide aquatic ecosystems and how you can protect them, this Specialty course is for you. This non-diving Specialty course may also be conducted in conjunction with other PADI Specialty Diver courses. You'll learn about aquatic ecosystem degradation and the conservation measures protecting aquatic resources. This includes the Project AWARE philosophy; the importance and interdependence of worldwide aquatic ecosystems; Current issues regarding fisheries, coastal zone management and marine pollution; the status of several critically degraded marine environments; and how you can help. There is no age limit for this course and there is no dive certification requirement. Teachers who would like for one of our instructors to visit your classroom to teach this specialty, please give us a call for more details.

Underwater Naturalist Specialty Course: 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. 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. The minimum age for this course is 10 years old.

PADI Search and Recovery Diver: Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost treasure? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface. You'll learn search and recovery dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also cover limited visibility, search patterns and safe object recovery using lift devices. The requirements for this specialty are PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) OR PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver AND PADI Underwater Navigation certifications (or qualifying certification from another organization). The minimum age for this course is 12 years old.

PADI Underwater Navigator: When you're underwater, knowing where you are and where you're going comes in handy, especially if you're looking for that beautiful reef that you've heard all about. The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course will help you become a pro at finding your way underwater. During your PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course, you'll learn underwater navigation dive procedures, techniques, planning, organization and potential problems. You'll also be introduced to natural navigation, underwater patterns, distance estimation and further your compass navigation skills. You'll put these into practice during your three open water dives. The minimum age for this course is 10 years old.

PADI Underwater Photographer: The PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty course can help you learn how to take your fist underwater photographs or fine tune your existing skills to produce photographs that will stun your friends. You'll learn the basics of underwater photography such as composition, film type and camera handling, with special emphasis on practical techniques. You'll learn underwater photography dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to care for and maintain your camera equipment. The minimum age for this course is 10 years old.

PADI Wreck Diver: The lure of exploring sunken vessels, airplanes and automobiles is something most divers can't resist. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces you to wreck diving and helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving. Information contained in your wreck diver program includes the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving; the preparation and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels; Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures. The minimum age for this course is 15 years old.