Welcome to Fish 'n Fins, the expert dive shop in Palau. We are excited to offer you the PADI Fish Identification Specialty course, designed to enhance your scuba diving experience by helping you identify and recognize the different fish species you see on your dives. Our experienced and certified instructors will guide you through this course, and you'll learn the essential skills needed to identify the main fish families and their characteristics.

The Fish Identification course is open to all PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers or higher who are at least 10 years old. During two scuba dives, you'll learn how to identify the characteristics of local fish families and species, fish survey techniques and strategies, and Project AWARE activities that can help protect aquatic life. You'll also learn how to reference the exact species of fish you see, making it easier for you to communicate with local scuba instructors and other divers.

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Beyond basic scuba equipment, you'll need a slate to record what you see, and a fish identification card if available for your area. Our instructors may suggest additional equipment or references depending on what you're likely to see on your dives. By the end of the course, you'll be a confident and knowledgeable diver, capable of identifying a wide variety of fish species.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your scuba diving experience by enrolling in the PADI Fish Identification Specialty course at Fish 'n Fins. With our expert instructors and top-notch equipment, you'll be well-equipped to recognize and identify the various fish families and species you see on your dives. The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification, so be sure to ask your instructor about earning credit. Come and join us for an unforgettable diving experience in Palau!

Fish Identification

Fish 'n Fins, the expert dive shop in Palau, offers the PADI Fish Identification Specialty course for scuba divers to enhance their diving experience by recognizing and identifying different fish species. Open to PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers or higher who are at least 10 years old, the course involves two scuba dives to learn the characteristics of local fish families and species, fish survey techniques, and Project AWARE activities. The course offers credit as an Adventure Dive toward the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

PADI Fish Identification • 2 Dives • $324.50

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