AWARE - Fish Identification

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.

What do I need to start?

PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organisation) Minimum age: 10 years old.

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 Scuba Diver certification.

For more information on how you can hone your fish identification skills, stop by Divemaster Scuba.

Looking for something special?

Take a look at our Adventure Holidays. This is a great opportunity to try something different under the guidance and supervision of our experienced instructors.

To book your PADI Course, call our local telephone booking line:
National Number: 0115 929 0707

We operate across various locations offering flexibility and choice. Click here for our training schedules and course fees. Combination courses, one to one tuition, mid-week and holiday courses are available. Please contact the Dive Centre for further details. We are always adding to the schedules, if the dates are not convenient, just ask.