During the Fish Identification Specialty Course you'll go on two open water dives (which may be completed in one day).  These dives allow you to practice basic fish identification techniques.  This program covers the knowledge and techniques for identifying fish common to your local area, philosophies about protecting worldwide aquatic ecosystems, fish family groupings, common characteristics of fish species found in the local area, fish surveying techniques, strategies for collecting valid data & the planning, organization, and identification of fish families and species while diving.

TIME: Day 1 -  6:30 am - 3:00 pm or 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
PLACE: Maui Dive Shop - Kihei Outlet,  Kahana Gateway Center, or Ma'alaea Shopping Village
DAYS: 1 Day - Daily Upon  Request
COST: $149.95, (Boat $94.95 Optional)
MATERIALS REQUIRED: None
NUMBER OF DIVES: 2 (May be done from boat)
REQUIREMENTS: SSI Open Water Certification or equivalent, Must provide your own personal snorkeling system (mask, fins, snorkel & boots)
MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 1
MINIMUM AGE: 12 years old