Specialties

Hone your sighting techniques, learn to use the compass more accurately underwater, and natural navigation clues. Estimate distance underwater and learn to find your way back to the ship or shore without surfacing and avoid swimming long, tiring distances.

When you learn more about symbiosis, underwater ecology, and habitats of aquatic animals and plants, you observe behaviors and see creatures that you may not have noticed before. Learn more about the local ecosystem.

Enjoy your dives even more when you recognize the creatures you see and can identify the main families and their characteristics. No matter where you are, recognize the family it belongs to and then identify as it is known locally.

Stay perfectly balanced, float effortlessly, and use the right amount of ballast while using air more efficiently.

Skillfully approach marine life to get a closer look without invading or touching their space or the animals.

Learn how to plan deep dives, manage your air supply  and how to identify and manage narcosis. Also buddy contact procedures, safety considerations and buoyancy control at depth.

You could spend hours learning underwater photography through trial and error, or you can take a shortcut. Learn pro tips and tricks for taking great underwater photos and the best way to capture video while diving with your camera.

Learn how to navigate in the dark, where to find the most interesting creatures, and receive night diving tips from your instructor. Learn how to use your dive light to communicate and how to dive without getting lost at night.

Find objects underwater and learn how to collect information, organize a search, and choose an effective underwater search path. Use a navigator balloon, make lines underwater and improve your navigation.