PADI Reef Fish Identification Course

Highlights

• Learn to recognize the common fish species on the Cozumel reefs.

• Gain knowledge about the importance of different fish species to the overall ecosystem.

• Put your Fish ID knowledge to the test during 2 dives.

• Includes a course manual that can be used as a lifelong reference for future dives to help ID marine life.

• Scuba diving equipment (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, tanks, and weights) included. You are welcome to bring your own gear.

• Requires Open Water Diver certification. (If you don't have it you can take that course with us prior).

• All profits go towards our coral restoration efforts.

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Description

The PADI Reef Fish Identification course is perfect for scuba divers who want to learn more about the amazing variety of fish they see underwater and volunteers who want to help monitor marine life. It teaches divers how to identify different fish families and species. ​You'll learn what marine species and populations can teach us about the overall health of the reef ecosystem, fish survey techniques and strategies, and methods to conserve them and increase their numbers. 

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Upon completion you will earn your PADI Reef Fish Identification specialty and get more out of your dives by knowing which fish and marine life species you're seeing. You will also gain the knowledge to volunteer in marine species monitoring with us in Cozumel or anywhere in the Caribbean.

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This course includes a course manual that is emailed to students after booking so they can study in advance. It can also be used as a reference document to help identify corals on any future dives worldwide!

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We run this course weekly, 10:30am to 2pm on Saturdays. If you can't find a course that matches your availability, please contact us directly to see if we can accommodate you. ​ ​​

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​The reef is shallow with a maximum depth of 6m with easy shore swim-up access.  Our meeting point is a short 10-minute taxi ride whether you are coming from Cozumel ferry terminal, downtown Cozumel or Puerto Maya cruise ship terminal. 

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Need your PADI Open Water Diver?

We run PADI Open Water Diver weekly Monday to Wednesday. Simply select a date on the PADI Open Water Diver page and you can bundle both certifications for a 5% discount.

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Bundle with Coral Reef Conservation

Want a holistic view of the entire ecosystem? We run the Coral Reef Conservation course weekly the Thursday to Friday prior, so you can get both certifications in 3 days with a 5% discount. Bundle at checkout.

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​​Details

• Reefs visited: Cozumel Marine Park

• Meeting point: Marina Asipona or Marina Caleta.

• Transportation to the Marina is not included.

• Lunch included

• Languages: English and Spanish

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Please bring

• Bathing Suit 

• Towel 

• Long sleeve T-shirt or rash guard. Do NOT wear sunscreen or skincare products prior to diving. Even 'reef safe" ones have non-biodegradable compounds that damage corals.

• Reusable water bottle

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Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy​

• There is a 35% cancellation fee to cover the costs of our non-refundable e-learning. But this fee can be credited towards a future course booking.

• We allow rescheduling at no cost up to 1 week before the course start.

• 50% cancellation/rescheduling fee if cancelled/rescheduled 7 days or less before start.

• 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before start.

• If the cancellation/rescheduling was due to an medical emergency or major travel delay we can waive these fees (less the 35% cost of e-learning) provided the student has a doctors note or proof of delay.

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Bad Weather Policy

​Safety is the most important when diving or snorkeling. When the north winds are too strong, the Cozumel harbormaster closes the port to all underwater activities, cancelling your dive.  If the dive is canceled, updates will be sent to participants via email or WhatsApp as soon as possible, with options provided to either reschedule your course or receive a refund.

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