IDC Thailand | Project Aware Specialty

Wed, 1st Feb
Last day of the MSDT prep. Digital Underwater Photography at Chumphon Pinnacle. Yesterday we had another great dive inside the HTMS Sattakut wreck.
Sat, 28th Jan
After successfully passing the IE, our January candidates are now ready for the next step: MSDT prep. Kick off this afternoon in the pool with the Tec Boys. Yeeha!
Thu, 26th Jan
Congratulations to all the new PADI Instructors on Koh Tao!
Tue, 24th Jan
IE time! Orientation and written exams today at 1pm. Wishing all the best to every candidate on Koh Tao!
Mon, 23rd Jan
The mock IE is over and evryone passed with flying colors. Now for the real thing tomorrow... Best of success to all.

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PADI AWARE, Fish Identification Program
Is that a juvenile harlequin sweetlips? Impress your dive buddy by identifying the fish you see.

If you'd like to take the AWARE - Fish Identification Diver program, you'll need at least your PADI Open Water Diver (Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) certification and to be at least 10 years old.

During the AWARE - Fish Identification Diver program you'll go on two open water dives (which may be completed in one day). The first dive allows you to practice basic fish identification techniques, while the second dive prompts you to collect fish identification data for submission to the REEF Fish Survey Project (if appropriate). After the dives, you're required to log the experience in your personal log book.

This program covers the knowledge and techniques for identifying fish common to your local area. The following is included in your PADI AWARE - Fish Identification Diver program:

The Project AWARE philosophy about protecting worldwide aquatic ecosystems. Fish family groupings and common characteristics of fish species found in the local area.

Fish surveying techniques and strategies for collecting valid data. The planning, organization, and procedures for identifying fish families and species while diving.

At the discretion of your instructor, the AWARE - Fish Identification elective dive from the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced Plus program may count towards the certification requirements of this specialty program.