Get a better understanding about the local ecosystem and the differences
between terrestrial and aquatic worlds. See new things, even in the most
familiar dive sites.
Description
Take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course and you’ll see new things,
even on the most familiar scuba diving sites. Why? Because when know more about
symbioses, underwater ecology, and aquatic plant and animal habitats, you notice
behaviors and see creatures you may have previously missed. Learn more about the
local ecosystem and take a closer look on your next scuba diving adventure.
PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to
take the Underwater Naturalist Specialty course.
Academic
Through class discussions and on two scuba dives, you’ll learn:
Key differences between the terrestrial and aquatic worlds.
Major aquatic life groupings, interactions and information that dispels myths.
Responsible interactions with aquatic life.
The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure
Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor
about earning credit.
Equipment
Besides your basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a slate and pencil to record
your observations. Ask your PADI Instructor or PADI Dive Center or Resort staff
about additional equipment you may want, such as a dive light to better see into
cracks and crevices.
Getting Started
Pick up your PADI Underwater Naturalist Manual at your local PADI dive shop as
you enroll in the course. After reading the manual and filling out the Knowledge
Review, you’re ready to meet with your PADI Instructor and plan your underwater
naturalist dives.
Pret: 200 EURO
* Toate taxele incluse.
** Plata se face in lei la cursul BNR din ziua platii.
