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PADI - Specialities
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Continuing the adventure is one of the best
moves you can make. The PADI Adventures in Diving, PADI
Specialty Diver and PADI Rescue Diver programs have some
great benefits. By going beyond Open Water Diver, you can:
Learn additional skills specific to your interests
Be more confident in and around the water
Continue to develop your dive skills
Better understand the aquatic world
Dive where only divers with advanced training can
Choose a specialty course from the one's listed below and
after you've decided on your next adventure, visit scubanerja
and enjoy the adventure
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Boat Diver
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Why 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. |
What do I need to start?
• ADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying
certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
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
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
Where can I go from here?
The Boat Adventure Dive from the Adventures In Diving program may credit toward
this Specialty course at the instructor's discretion. This Specialty course can
also be one of the five Specialty certifications necessary for your PADI Master
Scuba Diver certification.
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Night Diver
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
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.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: three dives over one day
What will I need?
• Night-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Night Adventure Dive may count towards
the Night Diver Specialty course at instructor discretion. In addition,
the Night Diver Specialty course counts as one of five Specialty
courses required for your Master Scuba Diver certif. |
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Deep Diver
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Adventure Diver certification (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
• Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?
• 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 18-30 metres/60-100
feet.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 24
• Minimum Open Water Training: four dives over two days
What will I need?
• Deep-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
You can count the Deep Adventure Dive from your Adventures In
Diving program as the first dive of the Specialty course at instructor
discretion. This Specialty course certification also counts
as
one of five Specialty certifications required for Master Scuba
Diver certification. To take your diving to new depths, stop
by SCUBANERJA. |
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Drift Diver
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
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.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: as little as one day
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving program Drift Adventure Dive may be count
towards your Specialty certification at instructor discretion.
You may also count this Specialty certification toward one of the
five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver certification.
If you want to fly underwater, drop in to SCUBANERJA today. |
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Multilevel Diver
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
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.
How long will it take?
Recommended Course Hours: 12
Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
What will I need?
The Decompression Theory, Dive Tables and Dive Computers Book
Recreational Dive Planner, The Wheel
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Multilevel Adventure Dive may count
towards the Specialty certification at instructor discretion.
And, the Specialty certification counts as one of five Specialty
certifications necessary for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Dry Suit Diver
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
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.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 24
• Minimum Open Water Training: as little as one day
What will I need?
• Dry Suit Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Dry Suit Adventure Dive may be count
toward the Specialty course at instructor discretion. You may
also count this Specialty certification toward one of the five
required
Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification. If you
want to get in the water, and want to use a dry suit, stop by SCUBANERJA to find out how you can |
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Wreck Diver
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Adventure Diver certification (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
• Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?
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
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 24
• Minimum Open Water Training: four dives over two days
What will I need?
• Wreck-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Wreck Adventure Dive may count towards
this Specialty certification at instructor discretion. This Specialty
certification also counts as one of five Specialty certifications
required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
To explore hidden treasures stop by SCUBANERJA to sign up for your Wreck Diver Specialty course.
* Wreck penetration-training dives are limited to within the light
zone and within 40 metres/130 feet from the surface, vertical and
horizontal distance included. If the wreck used for training is
located in deep water (over 18 metres/60 feet), the Deep Diver
rating is recommended as a prerequisite for the Wreck Diver program. |
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Cavern Diver
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Why PADI Cavern Diver?
If you dive within the light zone of a cave, the area near the
cave entrance where natural light is always visibly, you're
cavern diving. If you want to explore secrets hidden in caverns
around the world you'll need your PADI Cavern Diver certification.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
• Minimum age: 18 years old
What will I do?
During your first open water dive you'll practice line handling,
reel use and emergency procedures without entering a cavern. But,
for your next three dives, you're headed into the cavern, staying
within the light zone and 40 metres/130 feet total distance of
the surface.
You'll also cover the following:
• Planning, organization, techniques, problems and hazards of cavern
diving.
• Special equipment use, such as lights, guidelines, reels and redundant
breathing systems.
• Proper body position, buoyancy control, air management and emergency
procedures.
• Cavern diving hazards such as silting, line problems, disorientation
and emergencies.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 2 days
• Minimum Open Water Training: four dives over two days
Where can I go from here?
You can apply this Specialty course towards your Master Scuba Diver
rating.
To search for adventure contact SCUBANERJA and sign up for your PADI Cavern Diver course.
* This is not a cave diving course and does not result in a cave
diving certification. It does prepare you to enter a cave diving
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Underwater Navigation
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certified (or
qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
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.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: three dives over one day
What will I need?
• Nav-Pak, which includes Nav-Finder, manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Navigation Adventure Dive may count
toward your Specialty course at instructor discretion. This Specialty
also counts toward your Master Scuba Diver certification. To
polish
your navigation, stop by SCUBANERJA to sign up. |
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Underwater Naturalist
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Why Underwater Naturalist?
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.
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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
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.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: two open water dives over one day
Where can I go from here?
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. To learn more about the aquatic life in your area, stop
by SCUBANERJA to enroll. |
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Underwater Photography
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
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PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
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Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
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.
How long will it take?
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Recommended Course Hours: 12
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Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
What will I need?
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Photo-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Underwater Photographer Adventure Dive
may count towards this Specialty course at instructor discretion.
This Specialty also counts toward one of the five Specialties required
for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
Capture your underwater adventures on film and share diving with
your friends and family. Drop by SCUBANERJA and tell them you want to dive today.
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Equipment Specialist
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Why PADI Equipment Specialist?
Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken
mask strap, the Equipment Specialist course can help. This Specialty
course prepares you for the basic equipment maintenance, care
and adjustments you'll encounter every day. In addition, you'll
get the valuable background on equipment repair and purchase,
making you better able to protect your investment.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Scuba Diver, Junior Scuba Diver, PADI Open Water
Diver, Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
• Minimum age: 12 years old (10 for PADI Junior Scuba Diver
and PADI Junior Open Water Diver)
What will I do?
During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize
yourself with the operation and maintenance of your personal
equipment. Your instructor might also provide the opportunity
to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment.
The program is not an equipment repair program but it does give
you:
• Theory, principles and operation of dive equipment
• Routine recommended care and maintenance procedures
• Common problems with equipment and recommended professional
maintenance procedures
• Simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations
and an introduction to new equipment
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: six
What will I need?
• The Scuba Equipment Care & Maintenance book
Where can I go from here?
• You can count this Specialty certification towards your Master
Scuba Diver certification.
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Enriched Air/Nitrox
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Why PADI Enriched Air Diver?
By diving with enriched air rather than standard air you can extend
your no decompression limits. This means more time underwater.
For example, if you dive to 15 metres/50 feet on air, your
no decompression limit is 80 minutes. But, diving on EANx36
gets you 220 minutes of no decompression time - an increase
of 140 minutes.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
• Minimum age: 15 years
What will I do?
The PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty certification emphasizes
the theoretical and operational considerations involved with enriched
air diving.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
What will I need?
You'll need your PADI Enriched Air Crew-Pak, which also includes
an Enriched Air 32 percent Table, Enriched Air 36 percent Table
and Equivalent Air Depth/Oxygen Exposure Table.
Where can I go from here?
You can apply this Specialty course towards your Master Scuba Diver
certification. If you want to stay underwater longer, stop by
SCUBANERJA and tell them you're interested
in the PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty course. |
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Gas Blender
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Why DSAT Gas Blender?
More people are diving with enriched air and this means the demand
for enriched air fills is also increasing. However, there needs
to be someone qualified to administer these fills to meet this
demand. This is where the DSAT Gas Blender course comes in.
It can result in one of two certifications: DSAT Gas Blender
or DSAT Trimix Blender.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
• Minimum age: 18 years old
What will I do?
The DSAT Gas Blender course will train you as a qualified gas blender,
allowing you to provide gas mixes to appropriately certified consumers.
You'll learn the physical properties of oxygen, its associated
hazards, handling requirements and what cleaning equipment is necessary.
Finally, you will learn the five methods of obtaining the desired
enriched air nitrox mix and the various methods used to obtain
proper helium mixes.
What will I need?
• DSAT Gas Blender Manual
• Gas Mix Calculator
Where can I go from here?
Drop by SCUBANERJA for more information. |
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Peak Perfomance Bouyancy
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Why Peak Performance Buoyancy?
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.
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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
What will I do?
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.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 6
• Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
What will I need?
• Peak Performance Buoyancy video
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Peak Performance Buoyancy Adventure Dive
may count towards your Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course
at instructor discretion. This Specialty course also counts toward
one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver
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Search & Recovery
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
• 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)
• Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
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.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 24 hours
• Minimum Open Water Training: four dives over two days
What will I need?
• Search and Recovery-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Search and Recovery Adventure Dive may
count toward this Specialty certification at instructor discretion.
This specialty can also be used as one of five Specialty certifications
required for your Master Scuba Diver certification. If you want
to learn how to find things underwater, visit SCUBANERJA. |
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PADI Project A.W.A.R.E
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
• No dive certification required
• No minimum age limit
What will I do?
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
• How you can help
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: four
What will I need?
• AWARE, Our World, Our Water
Where can I go from here?
The Project AWARE Specialty course certification counts as one
of five Specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba
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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.
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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
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
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
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
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Oxygen First Aid
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Rebreather Dolphin
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Why PADI Semiclosed Rebreather - Dolphin/Atlantis
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Have you ever wanted to go diving, but without most of those bubbles?
Here's your chance to try it with the PADI Semiclosed Rebreather
Dolphin/Atlantis Specialty course. This Specialty course introduces
you to the Drager Dolphin/Atlantis semiclosed rebreathers.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Advance Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from
another organization) OR PADI Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization) with proof
of at least 10 logged dives beyond open water training dives
• PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
• Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?
This Specialty course introduces the planning, organization, procedures,
potential problems and hazards of semiclosed rebreather diving.
It is specific to the features, accessories, maintenance and proper
use of the Dolphin/Atlantis semiclosed rebreathers.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 24
• Minimum Open Water Training: three dives over one day
Where can I go from here?
Each Specialty certification counts towards one of the five Specialty
certifications you need for your Master Scuba Diver certification. |
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Rebreather Ray
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Why PADI Semiclosed Rebreather - Drager Ray?
If stealth diving appeals to you then the PADI Semiclosed Rebreather
Diver - Drager Ray Specialty course will interest you. You
can dive nearly bubble free after you learn to use your semiclosed
rebreather - good for photography or just seeing aquatic life
up close and personal.
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What do I need to start?
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Open Water Diver certification
with proof of at least 10 logged dives beyond initial training
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
• PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
• Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?
The course introduces semiclosed rebreather dive planning, organization,
procedures and potential hazards, specifically focusing on the
Drager Ray semiclosed rebreather.
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course Hours: 24
• Minimum Open Water Training: three dives over a recommended two
days
Where can I go from here?
You can apply this Specialty certification toward your Master Scuba
Diver rating.
To find out more, stop by SCUBANERJA
and sign up for the PADI Semiclosed Rebreather Diver program. |
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Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver
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Why 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.
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What do I need to start?
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PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
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Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
During the program, you'll learn the techniques you need to know
for safe diver propulsion vehicle operation. This includes:
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Diver propulsion vehicle dive planning organization, procedures,
techniques, problems and hazards
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Equipment and procedure considerations
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How to avoid harming fragile aquatic life
How long will it take?
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Recommended Course Hours: 12
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Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
Where can I go from here?
The Diver Propulsion Vehicle Adventure Dive from the Adventures
In Diving program may count toward this specialty at instructor
discretion and this specialty counts as one of your five Specialty
diver certifications for the Master Scuba Diver certification
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