Research Diver

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$459.00
$459.00
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The purpose of this specialty course is to acquaint the open water diver with the fascinating topic of research diving. After the completion of this course, a diver will be better able to discover, explore, and appreciate the underwater environment by using research techniques and better preserve and protect the underwater environment.


Who this course is for:

  • The certified diver looking to learn research techniques used during diving and to learn more about the underwater world including the environment and the aquatic life

Course prerequisites:

  • SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent

What you can expect to learn:

The SDI Research Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

  • Water environment, fresh and salt water
  • Ecology
  • Food chains
  • Habitat
  • Niche
  • Interactions with other forms
  • Basic oceanography
  • Coral reefs
  • Kelp
  • Bays and open coast
  • The marine animals
  • Fishes
  • Mollusks
  • Invertebrates
  • Mammals
  • Dangerous animals
  • Diving methodology
  • Collection of data
  • Detailed mapping techniques
  • Survey methodology
  • Marking and capturing
  • Research for sport
  • Conservation

Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:

  • Plan dives
  • Test and check all equipment
  • Enter and descend
  • Compass usage
  • Familiarization with the area and ecology
  • Area survey/research techniques
  • Marine life identification
  • Record data
  • Log dives



** This price includes the price of the E-Learning, Confined Water, and Open Water Training. It also includes tanks and rental gear.**