A specialty that deepens your understanding of the aquatic environment and how to interact with it responsibly.

What you learn

• Major groupings of aquatic plants and animals
• Basic interactions, food chains, and predator-prey relationships
• Responsible diving techniques that minimize disturbance
• How to observe and identify common local marine life
• Myths and facts about potentially hazardous aquatic organisms

Structure

• Knowledge development
• Two open-water dives focused on observation and identification

Prerequisites

• PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
• Minimum age 10 (Junior version available)
• Peak Performance Buoyancy is strongly recommended