PADI Underwater Naturalist Instructor

PADI Underwater Naturalist Instructor – Inspire Curiosity and Conservation at Diving Academy

At Diving Academy, we believe diving is more than exploration—it’s connection. The PADI Underwater Naturalist Instructor course trains you to teach divers how to see the underwater world through a new lens. It’s not just about spotting marine life—it’s about understanding ecosystems, relationships, and the critical role each species plays.

As a PADI Underwater Naturalist Instructor, you’ll help students recognise behaviours, distinguish between vertebrates and invertebrates, and explore the interaction between marine organisms and their environment. You won’t just create better divers—you’ll shape more informed, conservation-minded ocean advocates.

Why Teach the Underwater Naturalist Specialty?

Today’s divers crave meaning in their adventures. They want to learn more, contribute more, and dive with purpose. That’s why this course is a perfect addition to your instructor toolkit. It appeals to beginners, advanced divers, photographers, and anyone who’s passionate about marine life.

Plus, it pairs seamlessly with specialties like Fish Identification, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and AWARE Shark Conservation. When bundled, these courses offer increased value and create well-rounded, environmentally aware divers.

Deliver Engaging, Insightful, and Standards-Based Instruction

You’ll follow PADI’s General Standards and Procedures, while learning to build classroom sessions and dive briefings that captivate and educate. We’ll help you turn scientific content into engaging lessons—whether you’re discussing symbiosis, camouflage, or the impact of human activity on reef systems.

You’ll also cover observation techniques, data recording, and how to promote responsible interaction with marine life. Through clear structure and compelling storytelling, you’ll turn your students into thoughtful, curious divers.

Instructor Workshops That Bring Nature to Life

At Diving Academy, our instructor development goes beyond the basics. Your training includes:

• Course structure and delivery planning

• Marine ecology teaching techniques

• Interactive knowledge development sessions

• Marketing and outreach strategies

• Open water dive leadership with ecological focus

By the end, you’ll feel confident and excited to teach this eye-opening specialty.

So if you’re ready to elevate your impact and teach with purpose, become a PADI Underwater Naturalist Instructor at Diving Academy today.

👉 Contact us to enrol or find out more.