Get a better understanding about the local ecosystem and the differences between terrestrial and aquatic worlds. See new things, even at the most familiar dive sites.
DescriptionTake 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.
AcademicThrough class discussions and on two scuba dives, you’ll learn:
EquipmentBesides your basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a slate and pencil to record your observations. Ask your PADI Instructor at Sea Sports Belize about additional equipment you may want, such as a dive light to better see into cracks and crevices.
Getting StartedPick up your PADI Underwater Naturalist Manual at Sea Sports Belize when 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.
DescriptionTake 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.
AcademicThrough 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.
EquipmentBesides your basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a slate and pencil to record your observations. Ask your PADI Instructor at Sea Sports Belize about additional equipment you may want, such as a dive light to better see into cracks and crevices.
Getting StartedPick up your PADI Underwater Naturalist Manual at Sea Sports Belize when 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.
