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PADI Underwater Naturalist
Discover the wonders of aquatic ecosystems with the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty Course at The Diving Academy. Perfect for divers in Reading, Oxford, Swindon, and Bristol who want to learn about marine life and ecology.
Course Type: Continuing Education
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£195.00
Booking Information: If you are unable to find a date that works for you please contact us and we will be able to tailor a booking to your needs.
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PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty – Dive Into the Beauty of Marine Life
The PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty Course at The Diving Academy is a perfect way to expand your dive experiences and understand the fascinating world beneath the waves. This course introduces you to the diverse ecosystems and wildlife that thrive underwater, enhancing your appreciation and awareness of marine environments.
Why Choose The Diving Academy for Your Naturalist Training?
At The Diving Academy, we provide expert guidance in local dive sites across Reading, Oxford, Swindon, and Bristol. Our instructors will teach you to identify marine species, understand their behavior, and learn about the delicate balance of aquatic ecosystems. Whether you dive locally or plan to travel the world, this course will deepen your connection with the ocean.
What You Will Learn
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The fundamental principles of marine biology and underwater ecosystems
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Identification of common marine species and their behaviors
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How ecosystems such as coral reefs, kelp forests, and underwater caves support marine life
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The importance of protecting aquatic life and sustainable diving practices
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How to observe and appreciate marine environments while diving
Course Requirements
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Minimum age: 10
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PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
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Basic comfort in the water and good health
Who Should Take This Course?
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Divers who are passionate about marine life and conservation
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Individuals eager to learn more about the underwater world
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Eco-conscious divers who want to contribute to marine protection efforts
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Anyone interested in deepening their dive knowledge beyond the basics
Connect with Marine Life
The PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty Course at The Diving Academy will help you unlock the secrets of underwater ecosystems. You’ll learn how marine life interacts within its environment and gain the skills to observe these interactions safely, whether in the UK or at dive sites around the globe.
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PADI AWARE Underwater Naturalist Specialist Course Prerequisites
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to take the Underwater Naturalist Specialty course.
Course Medical Requirements
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.?
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
The Scuba Gear You Will Use During Your Course
We provide the basic scuba diving hear you need for your PADI Discover Scuba experience, including:
We will provide all your core scuba diving equipment during your course including:
- Buoyancy Device
- Regulator
- Scuba Cylinder
- Weight System & Weights
- Scuba Diving Computer
- Scuba Diving Fins
During your course, we will include rental of all of the above core dive gear items only. You will be required to collect your core dive gear prior to the open water training dives from us.
What’s Included
- Course Tuition
- PADI eLearning
- Basic Equipment Hire
- Air Fills in the pool. (if required)
- PADI eCertification Card
Additional Costs
- Dive site entry from £15- £25 per day
- Transportation (for you and your equipment) – (we will do our best to arrange lifts if needed)
- Subsequent air fills on open water dives payable directly to site
After This Course
The first dive of the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – contact us today for finds out more about earning credit.
Your PADI Underwater Naturalist certification gets you one step closer to becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver™. Only two percent of divers ever achieve this elite rating.
Next Steps
Study
Step 1 – PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
At The Diving Academy
Step 2 – With Your Instructor
Through class discussions and on two scuba dives, you’ll learn, Key differences between the terrestrial and aquatic worlds. Major aquatic life groupings, interactions and information that dispels myths. MAke responsible interactions with aquatic life.
What’s Included
What’s Included
- Your course tuition fees for the dates you have booked.
- Your PADI eLearning or Manual
- Equipment hire
- Air Fills for the pool. (If required)
- PADI eCertification Card
Additional Costs
- Dive site entry from £15- £25 per day. (If required)
- Transportation for you to the dive centre, pools & dive sites.
- Subsequent air fills at Open Water sites payable directly to venue.
Course Locations
Dive Centre
Diving Academy – Dive Centre, Sunfield Business Park, New Mill Road, Wokingham, RG40 4QT
Pool Training Sites
Wokingham – The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NE
Yateley – Yateley School, School Lane, GU46 6NW
Hagbourne – Hagbourne School Pool, Main Road, East Hagbourne, OX11 9LR
Swindon – Halo Highworth Recreation Centre, The Elms, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7DD
Open Water Training Sites:
London – Wraysbury Diving Lake, Station Road, Wraysbury, Berkshire, TW19 5ND
Radstock – Vobster Quay, Upper Vobster, Radstock, BA3 5SD
Leicester – Stoney Cove, Sapcote Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 4DW
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