Why
AWARE - Fish Identification?
This
course will introduce you to the most common fish families
and species found in temperate and tropical waters. You'll
also learn basic fish identification and scientific survey
techniques as well as how important personal involvement
is in aquatic  conservation.
What
do I need to start?
Open
Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying
certification from another organization)
Minimum
age: 10 years old
What
will I do?
During
your AWARE - Fish Identification Diver Specialty course,
you'll practice basic fish identification techniques then
collect fish identification data for submission to the REEF
Fish Survey Project (if appropriate). The course includes
all the background you'll need to identify fish in your
area, including:
- Information
on Project AWARE and aquatic protection worldwide
- Characteristics
of local fish families and species
- Fish
survey techniques and strategies
- Fish
identification dive planning, organization and procedures
How
long will it take?
- Recommended
Course Hours: 12
- Minimum
Open Water Training: two dives over one day
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