Aquatic Life Identification Course

It’s the most common question divers ask: What is that fish called? The opportunity to see brilliantly colored tropical fish and other marine creatures in their natural environment is among the chief reasons many of us dive. Yet doing so is nowhere near as fun as it could be if you don’t know:

• The names of the animals you are looking at.
• What makes them unique.
• What relatives they may have in different oceans of the world.

Fortunately, there is no need to remain in the dark. In a short period of time, you can master the names of the most common fish, plus learn fascinating facts about their origin an behavior.

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Who?

Who Can Enroll? This course is open to divers who are:

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• At least 00000 [age] years old.

• Certified to the 00000 [cert level] Diver level or equivalent.

• Able to either answer No to all questions on the standard Medical History form or secure a physician’s approval prior to the start of class.

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What?

What is involved? This course consists of:

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• Self study.

• 00000 [Number] classroom sessions.

• 00000 [Number] pool sessions.

• 00000 [Number] open water training dives.

Where and When?

Where and when do classes take place? Classes take place at the following places and times:

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• Classroom sessions take place 00000 [weekday] and 00000 [weekday], for 00000 [number] weeks, from 00:00 [time] pm until 00:00 [time] pm, at 00000 [location].

• Pool sessions take place 00000 [weekday] and 00000 [weekday], for 00000 [number] weeks, from 00:00 [time] pm until 00:00 [time] pm, at 00000 [location].

• Local open-water training dives take place Saturday and Syndaty, from 00:00 [time] am until approximately 00:00 [time] pm, at 00000 [location].

Starting dates include:

• 00000 [Month] 00000 [Date], 2009
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• 00000 [Month] 00000 [Date], 2009

How Much?

How much does it cost? The course fee is $00000 [amount] per person and includes:

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Students are responsible for supplying all of the equipment items listed below, plus:

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What Equipment?

What equipment will you need? Students are responsible for supplying all of the equipment items listed below:

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• Mask, snorkel, fins.
• Adequate exposure protection.
• One cylinder per dive, per day.
• Weight system, weights.
• Buoyancy Control Device (BC).
• Regulator/alternate air source.
• Depth gauge/timer or computer.
• Audible surface signal.
• Surface signal (safety tube).
• Cutting tool.
• Dive tables and slate.
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All of these items are available at 00000 [store name].

How to Enroll

Get Started Now: The best way to get started is to either call or visit 00000 [store name]. 00000 [Are there any other options, such as eLearning? If so, describe them]

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