- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
- Minimum age: 10
- Online e-learning: 3-4 hours
- Entire Course: 1-2 days
What is included in the price?
- Online e-learning
- 4 Open Water Dives
- Basic scuba gear, including a regulator, buoyancy control device (BCD), dive computer, and cylinder
- Certification Fees
- Transportation from Estepona Dive Center
What makes this course special
- Tailored Experience: Select dives that align with your interests, such as marine life observation and ecosystem exploration.
- Expanded Knowledge: Deepen your understanding of underwater ecosystems and enhance your dive skills.
- Worldwide Recognition: Earn a certification that opens the door to unique dive sites and new underwater adventures globally.
Take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course and discover a whole new world beneath the surface. By learning about the intricate relationships between marine life, underwater ecosystems, and the habitats of aquatic plants and animals, you’ll start noticing behaviors and creatures you might have missed before. Whether you’re diving in familiar sites or exploring new ones, this course will deepen your appreciation for the underwater world. PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers aged 10 and older are eligible to enroll in the Underwater Naturalist Specialty course.
Course Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver, or qualifying entry-level certification.
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Duration:
Total Dives:
Start your journey into the depths of marine biology and become a more informed, responsible diver today!
The Underwater Naturalist course teaches you how to identify and understand marine life and ecosystems while diving.
Divers aged 10 or older with an Open Water certification who are interested in marine biology, conservation, and learning more about the underwater world.
You’ll learn about marine ecosystems, how to identify local flora and fauna, and how your actions impact the environment.
This course typically takes 1–2 days, depending on the number of dives and the area of focus.
It’s ideal for divers who want to deepen their understanding of marine life and become better stewards of the ocean.
Payments:
- All courses must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
- Payments can be made via our accepted methods, either in person or through our online booking system.
Course Cancellation:
- If a dive is canceled by Estepona Dive Center due to adverse weather or sea conditions, clients will receive a full refund for the affected dive(s).
- We prioritize your safety and will make decisions regarding cancellations based on professional assessments of the conditions.
Non-Transferability:
- All courses, dives, and associated bookings are non-transferable. Bookings and course registrations are assigned to the individual and cannot be transferred to another person under any circumstances.
Client Responsibilities:
- Estepona Dive Center reserves the right to reschedule or cancel activities due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather, sea conditions, or instructor availability. In such cases, affected clients will be notified as soon as possible and offered either a refund or an alternative date.
No-Show Policy:
- No refunds will be given for no-shows or late arrivals that result in missed sessions. Please ensure you arrive on time and are prepared for your scheduled activities.
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