Are you fascinated with aquatic life? Always wondering what that fish is and why it always dances under a coral head whenever you get close? If you're engrossed with life under the surface, the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course is especially for you.

In your journey to underwater naturalist, you will learn about the different major aquatic life groupings and how they interact, so that you better understand what you observe in the underwater environment. With the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course under your belt, you see the aquatic world differently.

COST:

• $179 plus tax.
• Private available for additional fee.

PREREQUISITES:

• Open Water/ Jr. Open Water Diver.
• Minimum age 10 Y/O.

STUDENTS TO PROVIDE:

• Student Materials: Adventures in Diving Manual, Logbook, 2 passport size photos.
• Student Equipment: BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Timing Device, Compass, Knife, Slate with pencil.

TIME REQUIRED:

• 1 day- 2 dives.

DISCOUNTS:

• 15% off Student Gear during class.
• 10% off Student Boat Charters.
• 10% off Alumni Boat Charters.

Class Schedule:

BEFORE Class:

• Complete Tan Student Record Folder, Medical Statement & Questionnaire ("YES" on your medical form will require you to get a signed medical release from a physician prior to class), Statement of Understanding, and Liability Release.

Read BEFORE Class:

• Read U/ W Naturalist Module.
• Complete Knowledge Review for review with Instructor.

Day 1:

• Discuss Knowledge Reviews with Instructor.
• Do dives 1& 2 with Instructor.
• Debrief, log dives, complete paperwork.