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Fish Identification Diver program
If you’d like to take the Fish Identification Diver program, you’ll need your Open Water Diver (Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) certification and be at least 10 years old. During the Fish Identification Diver program you’ll go on two open water dives (which may be completed in one day). The first dive allows you to practice basic fish identification techniques, while the second dive prompts you to collect fish identification data for submission to the REEF Fish Survey Project (if appropriate). After the dives, you’re required to log the experience in your log book.
Techniques for identifying fish
This program covers the knowledge and techniques for identifying fish common to your local area. The following is included in your Fish Identification Diver program: The Project AWARE philosophy about protecting worldwide aquatic ecosystems. Fish family groupings and common characteristics of fish species found in the local area. Fish surveying techniques and strategies for collecting valid data. The planning, organization, and procedures for identifying fish families and species while diving. Now that your interest is piqued, stop by your local Desert Divers Scuba Center to see how you can be identifying local fish this weekend!
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