PADI Reef Fish Identification Course

Highlights

Learn to identify the fish species you see on Cozumel’s reefs and understand their role in the reef ecosystem.

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What’s Included:

• Learn to identify common reef fish families and species

• Understand the ecological role of reef fish and reef health indicators

• 2 guided dives to practice Fish ID skills

• PADI Reef Fish Identification Specialty certification

• Digital course manual included (yours to keep as a lifelong reference)

• All scuba equipment included (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, tanks & weights)

• All profits support coral restoration

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Requirements:

• Open Water Diver certification required
  (Available with us prior to the course)

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Schedule & Location:

• Every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Shallow reef (max 6 m / 20 ft) with easy shore access

• Meeting point is just 10 minutes by taxi from downtown Cozumel, ferry terminal, or Puerta Maya cruise port

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Bundle & Save:

• Bundle with PADI Open Water Diver (save 5%)

• Combine with Coral Reef Conservation and earn both certifications in 3 days (save 5%)

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Details

• Reefs visited: Villa Blanca Reefs, Cozumel, Mexico

• Meeting point: Sand Dollar Sports lab

• Food and transportation are not included.

• Languages available: English and Spanish

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Please bring

• Swim 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 Policy

As a small non-profit that relies on course revenue to support our restoration work, please note that all of our courses include both theoretical and technical components. Once your booking payment is finalized, our automated system will email you access to the Course Manual so you may review the theoretical materials prior to the technical portion.

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• Course Materials represent 25% of the total course cost and are non-refundable once access has been provided.

• Cancellations made at least two weeks in advance are eligible for a 50% refund of the course cost.

• Cancellations made one day prior, on the day of the course, or no-shows are not eligible for any refund.

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Bad Weather Policy​​

As Cozumel is an island, seasonal changes in wind direction can affect water activities, including scuba diving and snorkeling. During the winter months, when winds come from the north, northeast, or northwest and exceed 15 knots, the Harbor Master will close the port to all water activities in the interest of safety.

In the event of a port closure, all training for this course will be rescheduled once the port reopens.​