AWARE - Fish Identification Specialty

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Aware Fish Identification

There are over 21,000 Species of Fish in the world. Which ones did you see on your last dive? The PADI AWARE Fish ID specialty will introduce you to some of the fish species you are likely to see on a dive in the Pacific NW. You will learn a few simple ways to identify the most common fish as well as ways to identify unfamiliar fish. It will also provide you with the knowledge needed to conduct fish counts for REEF, which will allow you to contribute to the understanding and conservation of the aquatic environment.

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 will I do?

During the classroom session we will familiarize you with common Northwest fish species and discuss ways to identify unfamiliar fish. We will also look at the various guidebooks and other resources available. Finally, we will familiarize you with REEF survey techniques and the material available from REEF.

How long will it take?

1 Knowledge Review session and 1 day of diving

What do I need to start?

• PADI Open Water or Jr. Open Water Diver
• Minimum age: 10

Recommended Materials

• Local Fish Id Cards
• Slates for Fish Identification
• REEF Count Card

Become a Master Scuba Diver?

Show off your training and knowledge by receiving the Master Scuba Diver certification. This is the highest recreational diver level in the PADI system of diver education. It indicates you have received a significant amount of training and experience in a variety of dive environments. Completing this specialty brings you one step closer to achieving this sought after certification.

Our Philosophy

At Bubbles Below we are committed to encouraging the growth of not only divers but local opportunities for the advancement of the sport of SCUBA diving in the greater Northwest.

Everyone who is involved with our dive center is committed to not only a buddy system but that your buddy or student is always first. We know that:

• Nothing in the water is as important as my buddy.
• Keeping myself and my buddy safe means there is always another day to dive.
• Fun and safe diving are the only way to dive.