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PADI AWARE Fish Identification

PADI AWARE Fish Identification

Enjoy dives even more when you can recognize and identify fish families and their characteristics.



Everyone likes to scuba dive or snorkel in warm, clear water on a vibrant coral reef, yet many people know little about what they’re seeing or the importance of reef ecosystems. The Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course helps you appreciate the complexity of these habitats and teaches you how you can help conserve these vital systems.

What the Course Entails

During two scuba dives, you’ll learn:

  • How to identify characteristics of local fish families and species.

  • Fish survey techniques and strategies.

  • About Project AWARE activities that can help protect aquatic life.

    Course Duration: 2 Days

Course Pre-requisites

Anyone who has an interest in the aquatic world can take this course. There are no prerequisites or age restrictions and no water sessions are required to earn this non-diving certification. At least 10 years old

Course Flow

If you’re at least 10 years old and a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher, you can enrol in the AWARE - Fish Identification course.

How Can I Get Started?

Stop by your local dive shop, to enrol in the course.

What is the next adventure?

Advanced Rebreather Diver
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Altitude Diver
Boat Diver
Cavern Diver
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Holidays featuring this Course

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Siladen Resort & Spa

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Siladen Resort & Spa is a boutique dive retreat in Bunaken, offering luxury villas, a spa, saltwater pool and access to 50+ dive sites, ideal for diving, snorkelling and a tranquil tropical escape.

  • Eco-luxury Dive Resort
  • Set within Bunaken National Marine Park
  • Premium Private Villas w/ Terrace
  • Holistic Wellness Therapies
  • Accessible & Excellent House Reef
  • On-site PADI 5-Star Dive Centre
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Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

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The Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa surrounded by a beautiful lagoon offers you an enticing blend of fun, relaxation and luxury in a setting of extraordinary natural magnificence.

  • Located on South Ari Atoll
  • Beautiful House Reef
  • Euro Divers on-site
  • Private Island Resort
  • Choice of restaurants & bars
  • 183 Beach & Water Villas
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Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Ari Atoll

The Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa surrounded by a beautiful lagoon offers you an enticing blend of fun, relaxation and luxury in a setting of extraordinary natural magnificence.

  • Located on South Ari Atoll
  • Beautiful House Reef
  • Euro Divers on-site
  • Private Island Resort
  • Choice of restaurants & bars
  • 183 Beach & Water Villas
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Compass Point Dive Resort

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Compass Point Dive Resort is a relaxed beachfront stay in Grand Cayman’s East End, offering condo-style rooms, pools, and a PADI 5-Star dive centre with direct access to world-class reefs and walls.

  • Self-Catering Luxury Condominiums
  • Ideal for Extended Stays
  • Dedicated Diver Training Pool
  • BBQ Areas, Picnic Tables & Fire Pit
  • Free Wi-Fi & Free Parking
  • Ocean Frontiers Dive Centre On-site
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Bandos Maldives

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Bandos Maldives is a popular island resort near Malé, offering beach and overwater rooms, multiple dining options, a spa, and excellent snorkelling and diving on a vibrant house reef.

  • Private Island with Turquoise Waters
  • Known as “The Island of Hospitality”
  • Water Villas and Sunset Water Villas
  • Spa, Pool, Gym, Sports, Kids Club
  • Excellent & Accessible House Reef
  • Dive Bandos PADI Dive Centre On-site
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