Underwater Naturalist

The underwater environment varies greatly from area to area, but no more so than in the creatures that live there. The ability to identify various aquatic life is not just good for personal satisfaction, but to also understand behaviour patterns and characteristics of the different creatures you are interacting with.

What's involved?

The Dive Centre Underwater Naturalist course begins by providing you with a greater understanding of the different categories of aquatic life and will go into specifics of the NZ underwater world. We do one theory session over one evening, and then two dives at the Poor Knights Marine Reserve the following Sunday.

When are the courses held?

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How much does it cost?

$350 (including any equipment needed)

What's included?

• Theory session
• PADI U/W Naturalist Manual
• Fish ID Slate
• 2 dives at the Poor Knights
• Full equipment hire
• Certification fees

What do I need to supply?

• Evidence of Open Water certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) and be at least 15 years old.
• 2 Passport photos
• Divers Medical completed in the last 12 months