PADI Underwater Naturalist

Your PADI Underwater Naturalist program will include two open water dives, which may be conducted in one day, which will introduce you to different aquatic life and include an overview of responsible human interactions with aquatic life. Some of the topics covered are:

• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of diving in different aquatic environments.
• A basic overview of major aquatic life groupings (kingdoms and phyla).
• Factual information that dispels myths of potentially dangerous aquatic life.
• An overview of basic aquatic life interactions and associations.
• Responsible human interactions with aquatic life.
• Diving technique used to help preserve bottom dwelling aquatic life and minimize aquatic life disturbance.

At your instructor's discretion, an elective Underwater Naturalist dive completed as part of the Adventures In Diving program may count toward the certification requirements for this specialty

To become more familiar with the underwater environment in this area, or in your favorite dive destination, stop by Abyss-Scuba and sign up for this specialty.

Prerequisites: U/W Naturalist students must be at least 12 years old and hold a hold at least an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.

Course fees: $100

Note:  All Abyss-Scuba students receive a 10% discount on any equipment purchases (except sale items) made during their term as a student.