Underwater Naturalist
Contact Us for Course Availability. Take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course and you’ll see new things, even on the most familiar scuba diving sites.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Why? When knowing more about symbioses, underwater ecology, and aquatic plant and animal habitats, you notice behaviors and see creatures you may have previously missed. Learn more about the local ecosystem and take a closer look on your next scuba diving adventure.
This course is conducted over a single day and is typically taught locally at Spring Lake in San Marcos or during a Trip. Must be at least 10 years old, and (Junior) Open Water Diver.
General Information
All of our specialties will have the same included and not included items listed below.
Included
- Training Materials (e-learning or manual)
- Rental DVD
- Tanks (or Air Fills)
- Weights
- Instruction & Pool Fees
Not Included
- Entrance fee to Open Water Dive locations
- Basic scuba equipment: BCD, Regulator, Dive Computer, Wetsuit, Hood, Gloves, or Underwater Photography camera/Kraken Smart Housing. 50% discount on gear rental when you sign up for a specialty.
- Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Dive Booties, Lights, or other unique equipment necessary for dive completion. 10% student discount is available for any necessary gear purchases.
Download Diver Medical Form here
ALL Diving Specialties require the Diver Medical Form. Please read the form carefully to determine if you need a physician's approval to participate. Your diver medical is valid for one year barring any changes in your medical history. Non-Diving specialties DO NOT require the diver medical form. This includes Nitros, EFR, O2 Provider.