PADI Underwater Naturalist
Take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course and You'll see new things, even on the most familiar scuba diving sites.
Take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course and You'll see new things, even on the most familiar scuba diving sites.
Course Costs
$169 — Class & Dives
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Forms
As with all things, of course there is paperwork to be completed before your course can start. Please note any "Yes" on the medical form requires a doctor sign off prior to you entering the course. Both forms, the Medical and the form appropriate to your course, must be completed prior to the start of any course.
PADI Underwater Naturalist
Take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course and You'll see new things, even on the most familiar scuba diving sites. Why? Because when know more about symbioses, underwater ecology, and aquatic plant and animal habitats, you notice behaviors and see creatures you may have previously missed. Learn more about the local ecosystem and take a closer look on your next scuba diving adventure.
What do I need to start?
PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to take the Underwater Naturalist Specialty course.
What will I do?
Through class discussions and on two scuba dives, You'll learn:
- Key differences between the terrestrial and aquatic worlds.
- Major aquatic life groupings, interactions and information that dispels myths.
- Responsible interactions with aquatic life.
What scuba gear will I need?
Besides your basic scuba equipment, You'll need a slate and pencil to record your observations.