AWARE Fish ID
Learn how to identify characteristics of local fish families and species. Learn fish survey techniques and strategies. Learn how to practice fish identification dive planning, organisation and procedures. (Theory & 2 dives) Learn more
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Boat Diver
Dive from boats ranging from small inflatables to giant live-aboards. Safely enter and exit the water. Stow your gear in the most appropriate areas. Use surface lines to initiate and/or conclude your dives. Locate basic boat safety equipment. (Theory & 2 dives) Learn more
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Coral Reef Conservation Diver
Learn about the vital role coral reefs play in the marine environment. How do coral reefs function? Why are they so important? Why are many reefs in trouble? What can you do to prevent further decline? (Theory) Learn more
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Deep Diver
The lure of the deep. There’s something exciting and mysterious about exploring deeper dive sites while scuba diving. Sometimes it’s a wreck that attracts you below 18 metres and on wall dives it may be a giant fan or sponge. Whatever it is, to scuba dive with confidence at depths down to 40 metres you should take this PADI Deep Diver specialty course. (Theory & 4 dives) Learn more
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Digital Underwater Photographer
As digital photography becomes more simple and accessible so does underwater digital photography! This course teaches you how to operate your camera system and use the PADI SEA method to produce amazing underwater photos to share with your family and friends. (Theory, pool & 2 dives) Learn more
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Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver
DPVs offer a thrilling way to see a lot of underwater territory in a brief amount of time. Scoot through this course and learn the planning, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards associated with DPV diving (Theory & 2 dives) Learn more
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Drysuit Diver
Cold water can take its toll. When you’re ready to dive dry this course will prepare you for everything you need to know as you explore your new dry approach to diving. You’ll learn drysuit buoyancy control skills, maintenance, storage, basic repair, and undergarment options. (Theory, pool & 2 dives) Learn more
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Emergency Oxygen Provider
Learn how to recognize diving illnesses treatable by emergency oxygen, how to properly set up emergency oxygen equipment and how to administer emergency oxygen. Gain hands on experience so you can be ready to help a fellow diver if the need should arise. (Theory) Learn more
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Enriched Air Diver
Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox typically allows you to stay down longer and get back in the water sooner! You’ll learn techniques for getting more dive time, equipment considerations, managing your oxygen exposure, and how to tell what’s in your scuba tank. (Theory & dives optional) Learn more
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Equipment Specialist
Whether it’s a blown O-ring, regulator problem, wetsuit tear, or broken fin strap, gear problems can ruin a great dive day when you aren’t prepared. As a PADI Equipment Specialist basic maintenance, care, and adjustments will be no problem! (Theory) Learn more
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Full Face Mask Diver
Always wondered what it would be like to dive with a full face mask? Want to check out how you can communicate underwater? This distinctive specialty will give you a working knowledge of how a full face mask functions, and the skills to stay safe while diving one! (Theory, pool & 2 dives) Learn more
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Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver
Divers who’ve mastered the highest performance levels in buoyancy stand apart. They glide effortlessly, use less air, and ascend, descend, and/or hover as if by thought. Learn to trim your scuba gear so that you’re perfectly balanced in the water. Learn how to streamline to save air and move smoothly through the water. Learn how to hover effortlessly in any position. (Theory & 2 dives) Learn more
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Project AWARE Specialist
Project AWARE is dedicated to educating divers, being advocates for our oceans, and taking action to protect them. Learn about some of the most pressing problems facing our oceans and the everyday actions that you can take to help conserve them. (Theory) Learn more
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Night Diver
Take a deep breath and step off the boat into the underwater night. You’ve seen this reef many times before. This time you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. Learn to plan your night dive, control your buoyancy, enter, exit, and navigate at night, and plan for potential problems as you explore nocturnal aquatic life. (Theory & 3 dives) Learn More
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Search & Recovery Diver
Looking for lost “treasure”? This specialty course teaches you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface. Small, large, or just awkward, there is a way to bring them up! Bring your lift bag, it’ll come in handy! (Theory & 4 dives) Learn more
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Underwater Naturalist
Look closer and see more on your next dive! Learn about why creatures behave the way they do and what their role is in the aquatic ecosystem. Diving is more exciting when you notice all of the amazing interactions taking place around you! (Theory & 2 Dives) Learn more
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Underwater Navigator
Be the diver everyone wants to follow! Underwater navigation can be challenging but this course will help you master the tools of the trade using both a compass and natural clues. Learn navigation patterns, map making, following irregular courses, and estimating distance underwater. (Theory & 3 dives) Learn more
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Underwater Videographer
There’s only one way to show someone the sounds, motion, and dynamics of the underwater world without actually taking them scuba diving. In this Underwater Videographer course you’ll learn to create videos that are interesting, entertaining, and worth watching over and over again! (Theory & 3 dives) Learn more
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Wreck Diver
Exploring shipwrecks can be some of the most fun a diver can have. They are usually teeming with aquatic life and mysteries to unlock! Learn how to explore shipwrecks safely and avoid common hazards in this specialty course that requires 4 wreck dives. (Theory & 4 dives) Learn More
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Sidemount Diver
Having scuba tanks on your back isn’t a requirement for exploring the underwater world. Many scuba divers have discovered the joy of mounting cylinders on their sides. Sidemount diving gives you flexibility and streamlining options. Plus, you don’t have to walk with heavy cylinders on your back – just enter the water, clip them on and go. (Theory, pool & 3 dives) Learn more
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Self-Reliant Diver
Although most scuba dives are made with a buddy, an experienced diver may want or need to make dives without a partner. During the Self-Reliant Diver course, you learn about potential risks of diving alone and the value of equipment redundancy and necessary back-up gear. During three scuba dives, you develop skills for self-reliance and independence, while becoming a stronger partner in a dive pair or team. (Theory & 3 dives) Learn more
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Adaptive Support Diver
PADI Professionals have a long and successful history of working with divers with disabilities. PADI’s approach to diver education is inclusive: Everyone who meets a course’s prerequisites is welcome to enrol. The PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty course builds on that foundation by enhancing the training PADI Professionals receive, and preparing them for student-centred and prescriptive approaches when adapting techniques to meet diver needs. Learn more
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Altitude Diver
Imagine descending below the surface of a clear mountain lake to explore a well-preserved wreck. Interested? Any time you scuba dive at an altitude higher than 300 metres/1000 feet above sea level, you’re altitude diving. If you’re ready to discover a hidden world where few have ventured, then the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course is for you. Learn more
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AWARE Dive Against Debris
Do you want to make a difference on every dive but are not sure where to begin? Gain the knowledge and skills to activate your inner citizen scientist by taking the Dive Against Debris® Specialty. You’ll learn to complete Dive Against Debris surveys under the guidance of a PADI® Professional and help keep you your local dive sites healthier by removing trash. Learn more
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AWARE Shark Conservation
Love sharks? Scared of sharks? Or do you just want to know more about them? Discover the value of sharks to marine ecosystems and economies. You’ll learn more about the causes of declining shark populations and the actions you can take to become a knowledgeable and passionate shark defender. By being informed, you can dispel misconceptions and act to protect sharks. Sharks need you! Learn more
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Delayed Surface Marker Buoy
Surface marker buoys (SMBs) allow scuba divers to mark boundaries for mapping or search and recovery, alert boat traffic, or provide a line as a visual reference for ascending divers. During two dives, learn the proper techniques and protocols for using surface marker buoys and delayed surface marker buoys (DSMBs) in the local area. (Theory & 2 dives) Learn more
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Cavern Diver
Caverns exist in many areas where scuba divers venture – from freshwater springs to volcanic island walls and limestone coasts. In these locations you’ll find large, dark spaces that seem incredibly inviting, yet are potentially dangerous. The PADI Cavern Diver Specialty course gives you the knowledge and skills to explore caverns correctly – allowing you to enter far enough for adventure, but staying within the light zone for an easy exit to open water. Learn more
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Ice Diver
If extreme, unusual and challenging scuba diving scenarios appeal to you, try diving under the ice. Ice diving is one of the most adventurous scuba specialties because you confront conditions and see beauty few others ever experience. Plus, you might get a chance to play with your exhaled bubbles on the bottom of the ice. Learn more