Wrecks are exciting windows to the past! Ships, airplanes, and even cars are fascinating to explore! Learn safety considerations for navigating and exploring wrecks, how to avoid common hazards, how to use lines and reels to guide exploration, learn equipment considerations and techniques for entering intact wrecks. Plus gain experience in planning, organizing, and diving …
Ever play the game of Clue? Was it Plum with the candlestick in the library? Or Green with the wrench in the study? In this course, you will learn about real life forensics, evidence recovery using underwater search techniques, evidence preservation, large item recovery using lift bags, and learn how to match recovered evidence to …
This Program has been designed to provide qualified divers with “self-supported – self-sufficient” training. During the Self-Reliant/Solo Diver course, you learn about potential risks of diving alone and the value of equipment redundancy and necessary back-up gear. (Please see Gear Requirement/Info section.) Course Overview: Demonstrate adequate pre-dive planning Plan dive limits based on personal air consumption …
The PADI Public Safety Diver Specialty course gives you a solid foundation to build upon and teaches you both surface and underwater skills that are required on the job. You’ll be introduced to the special procedures, equipment, scene handling, communications and documentation requirements for a public safety diving operation. During four open water dives you’ll …
The Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly, whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a sophisticated dSLR like the pros. Through hands-on training during two scuba dives and guidance, you’ll discover: How to choose the right underwater camera system for you. The SEA (Shoot, Examine, Adjust) method for getting great shots quickly. Principles …
Learn how to extend your diving time by using enriched air nitrox. Why dive nitrox? 1. Longer bottom times 2. Shorter surface interval times 3. Less nitrox loading especially when repetitive diving Prerequisites: Must be 12 and have OW. There are no dives required for certification. Nitrox Book Kit is required
Native to the Pacific Ocean, lionfish are progressively invading the north-western Atlantic and the Caribbean, where they have no natural predators. Learn what action is needed to control the lionfish population and, during two scuba dives, learn practical ways to safely and humanely capture and euthanize these fish. Course includes needed materials. …
Take the icy plunge! Teamwork is essential for ice diving, so we will start in the classroom by learning the roles and responsibilities of support personnel, tenders, and safety divers. We will also discuss types of ice, site selection, and preparation, the effects of cold, emergency procedures, and handling equipment issues. Three ice dives are …
The Tec Gas Blender course teaches you to blend enriched air nitrox and helium-blend gases using one or more blending methods. About the advantages and disadvantages of different blending methodologies. Enriched air and trimix blends to within one percent of the target mix. Potential hazards related to handling oxygen, and how to manage …
Learn how to dive in a Full Face Mask, complete with a communication device, which will allow you to speak to your buddies during your dive. Learn new equalization techniques and experience diving with a completely dry face (making the full face mask great for cold & warm water alike). Anyone interested in scientific diving, …