SPECIALTY DIVER SERIES
Project AWARE-Fish ID
If you?d like to take the AWARE - Fish Identification Diver program, you?ll need at least your
PADI Open Water Diver (Junior Open Water Diver or
equivalent) certification and be at least 10 years old.
During the AWARE - Fish Identification Diver program you?ll
go on two open water dives (which may be completed in one
day). The first dive allows you to practice basic fish
identification techniques, while the second dive prompts you
to collect fish identification data for submission to the REEF
Fish Survey Project (if appropriate). After the dives, you?re
required to log the experience in your personal log book.
This program covers the knowledge and techniques for identifying fish common to your local area.
The following is included in your PADI AWARE - Fish Identification Diver program:
The Project AWARE philosophy about protecting worldwide aquatic ecosystems.
Fish family groupings and common characteristics of fish species found in the local area.
Fish surveying techniques and strategies for collecting valid data.
The planning, organization, and procedures for identifying fish families and species while
diving.
At the discretion of your instructor, the AWARE - Fish Identification elective dive from the
Adventures In Diving program may count toward the certification
requirements of this specialty program.
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