As
a diver, we see new, interesting and often unidentifiable
things every time we enter the water. This is
the reason so many of us dive. The underwater
world is different and exciting. Is there a way
to make diving even more enjoyable? Yes! You can
get more enjoyment out of your dives by learning
more about these beautiful creatures. Take the
time to learn about our incredible marine environment.
This marine environments class will help you
identify our local plants and animals. Don’t
worry, it won’t be like your high school biology
class. You’ll be in the classroom and diving!
You will learn about the ecology of kelp forest,
sandy bottom habitats, and nocturnal marine
life. You’ll understand why Fish and Game laws
exist and what you can do as a diver to help
preserve and minimize your impact on this fragile
environment. You understand why it is so important
to educate other divers too!
You’ll be making four dives under the guidance
of a NAUI instructor. You’ll have guides
to help you identify those “unknown”
critters.
No longer will you reach the surface and wonder
what it was you saw. Was it an animal or a plant?
Was it dangerous or endangered? Become a marine
environmentalist the easy way and have fun doing
it!
Class Details
WHO:
Any certified diver age 12–80+
WHERE:
Aqua Safaris SCUBA Center
WHEN:
Class is typically offered once a month—please
call for dates.
COST INCLUDES:
- Classroom Sessions
- Trip to Aquarium
- Four Ocean Dives
- One Night Dive
- Certification Card
COST:
$190.00 per person (minimum 4 people)
Private class $475.00
HOW TO SIGN UP:
A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is required
to register for the class. Sign up now to reserve
your space and to ensure that the class will
be offered. A minimum of four students are required
to run the course
NECESSITIES:
SCUBA divers taking the Marine Environments
class are required to have SCUBA equipment,
a dive light, and SCUBA diver certification
card. Students will also need a slate and fish
identification card.
If you do not own your own SCUBA gear (wetsuit,
tanks, BC, regulator & console), rentals
are available for the duration of the class
for $100.00 from Aqua Safaris SCUBA Center.
First class meeting, you should bring a notebook, pencil and your dive card/log.
