 You're a certified scuba diver. Now you're asking yourself, "Now that I know how to dive, what can I do while I'm down here?" It's time to explore the Specialty Courses. Specialty Courses allow you to custom tailor your diving based on the adventures you want to experience. Scroll down or click on the course titles to learn more.
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Fish IdentificationWhat's the value of AWARE Fish ID certification?This course will introduce you to the most common fish families and species found in temperate and tropical waters. You'll also learn basic fish identification and scientific survey techniques as well as how important personal involvement is in aquatic conservation.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?During your AWARE - Fish Identification Diver Specialty course, you'll practice basic fish identification techniques then collect fish identification data for submission to the REEF Fish Survey Project (if appropriate). The course includes all the background you'll need to identify fish in your area, including:
Information on Project AWARE and aquatic protection worldwide Characteristics of local fish families and species Fish survey techniques and strategies Fish identification dive planning, organization and procedures
How long will it take?Two evenings at Scuba Frisco Sports Minimum Open Water Training: two dives This is a perfect course to complete while on a group dive trip.
What materials are required?Reef Fish Identification book recommended
How much is the tuition?$50 per diver + materials NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
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Coral Reef ConservationWhat's the value of AWARE Coral Reef Conservation certification?The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkelers and non-divers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also familiarizes participants with the current state of the world's coral reefs and how they can help.
What are the requirements?No dive certification required No minimum age limit
What will I do?This non-diving course includes:
An introduction to Project AWARE The importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas Coral reef biology, association and competition The status of the world's coral reefs How participants can help, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices
How long will it take?One evening at Scuba Frisco Sports
What materials are required?A.W.A.R.E. - Our World, Our Water book Protect the Living Reef Video
How much is the tuition?$50 per student + materials
What's next?You can use this course to complement your Peak Performance Buoyancy, AWARE - Fish Identification, Underwater Naturalist or Underwater Photography Specialty course. In addition, the AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course counts as one of five specialty course certifications required for the Master Scuba Diver certification. Scuba Frisco Sports will be happy to present this program, pro bono, to schools, civic groups, etc.
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Boat DiverWhat's the value of Boat Diver certification?Through the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you can learn the techniques and procedures for diving from different types of boats. The more boats you're diving from, the more diving you're doing.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?As part of your PADI Boat Diver Specialty course, you'll learn about:
Boat diving planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards Proper boat diving etiquette, including equipment storage and conduct Common boat terminology Specific and local boat diving laws and ordinances Overview of emergency and safety equipment needed on- private dive boats
How long will it take?One evening at Scuba Frisco Sports Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over as little as one day A very popular Specialty with our divers that travel with us – we do it on the trip!
What materials and equipment are required?Boat Diver Manual recommended
How much is the tuition?$100 per diver NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?The Boat Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water Diver course credits toward this specialty course. This specialty course can also be one of the five specialty certifications necessary for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Deep DiverWhat's the value of Deep Diver certification?The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see thing others can only dream about.
What are the requirements?PADI Advanced Open Water certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?You'll learn deep dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards. You'll also put this knowledge to the test as you go on four open water dives that range from 18 - 40 meters / 60 - 130 feet.
How long will it take?What materials are required?Deep Diver Manual Deep Diver DVD
How much is the tuition?$100 per diver + materials NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?You can count the Deep Adventure Dive from your Advanced Open Water course as the first dive of this specialty course. This specialty course certification also counts as one of five specialty certifications required for Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Drift DiverWhat's the value of Drift Diver certification?Drift Diving is effortless and relaxing because you simply glide with the current and feel the rush of flying underwater. But, with this type of diving come special procedures that you need to know so you can maximize your fun underwater.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?During your PADI Drift Diver certification course, you'll learn about drift dive planning, organization, techniques and potential hazards, as well as special equipment and procedures like buoyancy. But it's not all theory because you'll go on two open water dives where you can put your new knowledge into action.
How long will it take?Two evenings at Scuba Frisco Sports Minimum Open Water Training: Two dives A very popular Specialty with our divers that travel with us – we do it on the trip!
What materials and equipment are required? Drift Diver Manual recommended
How much is the tuition?$100 per diver NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Drift Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward this specialty certification. You may also count this specialty certification toward one of the five required specialties for the Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Enriched Air Nitrox DiverWhat's the value of Enriched Air Nitrox Diver certification?Welcome to one of our most popular specialties – the Enriched Air Diver course. Diving with enriched air nitrox lets you safely extend your no stop time beyond the no decompression limits for air. Diving with enriched air means more time underwater – but you need to be certified as an Enriched Air Diver to get enriched air fills. Whether you’re into underwater photography or wreck diving, on vacation in some tropical paradise or just out for a leisurely day of diving at your local dive site, the Enriched Air Diver course helps you get more out of diving by giving you more time underwater.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
What will I do?During the Enriched Air Nitrox diver course, you'll use PADI's state-of-the-art eLearning system to learn to safety increase your no-decompression limits, plan enriched air nitrox dives using tables and dive computers, learn how to analyze your cylinder contents, and dive using Enriched Air Nitrox up to 40% oxygen.
How long will it take?You will take the course online with PADI eLearning at your own convenience. Complete the course at a pace and location that is comfortable for you, anywhere you have internet access. Then, meet an instructor for about an hour at Scuba Frisco Sports to complete a couple of practical application exercises. Open Water dives are NOT required for certification.
What materials are required?Internet Access (NO software download required)
How much is the tuition?$195 per diver, includes PADI eLearning and practical application exercises
How do I start? There are 2 ways to get started on your Enriched Air Diver training: Stop by or call Scuba Frisco Sports at
214-227-2494 to register. You will be given your PADI eLearning Access Pass PIN Number at time of payment. Or start right now with PADI eLearning. Then, stop by or call to arrange to meet an instructor for the practical application exercises.
Clicking this button will take you to the PADI eLearning site.
Be sure to select "Enriched Air Diver" for your eLearning purchase!
What's next?You can count this specialty certification towards your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Drysuit DiverWhat's the value of Drysuit Diver certification?If you want to see the spectacular and prolific aquatic life often found in colder water climates you'll need to stay warm and that means a dry suit. But, you want to be trained in proper techniques and this is where PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course comes in.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?During your PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course, you'll not only cover the background knowledge related to dry suit diving, you'll get into confined water to put that theory into practice. Then, once you've mastered confined water, it's time for two open water dives and applying that knowledge, including dive planning, organization, techniques, problems and buoyancy control.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?Dry Suit Diver Manual Dry Suit Diver DVD Dry suit
How much is the tuition?$100 per diver + materials NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Dry Suit Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward this specialty course. You may also count this specialty certification toward one of the five required specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification.
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Equipment Specialist What's the value of Equipment Specialist certification?
Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken mask strap, the Equipment Specialist course can help. This Specialty course prepares you for the basic equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you'll encounter every day. In addition, you'll get the valuable background on equipment repair and purchase, making you better able to protect your investment.
What are the requirements?PADI Scuba Diver, Junior Scuba Diver, PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 12 years old (10 for PADI Junior Scuba Diver and PADI Junior Open Water Diver)
What will I do?During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize yourself with the operation and maintenance of your personal equipment. Your instructor might also provide the opportunity to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment. The program is not an equipment repair program but it does give you:
Theory, principles and operation of dive equipment Routine recommended care and maintenance procedures Common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures Simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an introduction to new equipment
How long will it take?What materials are required?The Scuba Equipment Care & Maintenance book
How much is the tuition?$100 per diver + materials
What's next?You can count this specialty certification towards your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Multilevel DiverWhat's the value of Multilevel Diver certification?Since there's so much to see underwater you'll want to make the most of your stay. The PADI Multilevel Diver Specialty course tells you how by introducing you to the many varieties of multilevel diving.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?You'll learn what multilevel diving is and why you want to plan for multilevel dives. You'll also get to see the various types of multilevel dive calculators (including the Recreational Dive Planner, Wheel version and dive computers), as well as learn about multilevel dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, and potential problems.
How long will it take?Two evenings at Scuba Frisco Sports Minimum Open Water Training: two dives A very popular Specialty with our divers that travel with us – we do it on the trip!
What materials required?How much is the tuition?$50 per diver + materials NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Multilevel Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward this specialty certification. And, the specialty certification counts as one of five specialty certifications necessary for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Night DiverWhat's the value of Night Diver certification?When you go night diving you'll see a whole new world. Even your local dive site takes on a new personality at night, as many underwater creatures and plant life (different from those you see during the day) are active at night.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?You'll learn night dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to control your buoyancy, navigate and communicate at night. Since many of the plants and animals you'll see are different, you'll also get an introduction to nocturnal aquatic life.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100 per diver + materials NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Night Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward this specialty course. In addition, the Night Diver specialty course counts as one of five specialty courses required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Peak Performance BuoyancyWhat's the value of Peak Performance Buoyancy certification?If you want to fine-tune your buoyancy and soar over reefs, extend bottom time by reducing air consumption and prolong the life of your dive equipment, the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is for you.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?During your Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course, you'll use PADI's Basic Weighting Guidelines to determine the correct amount of weight. Then you'll practice the fundamentals of peak performance buoyancy during two open water dives, including the buoyancy check, fine-tuning buoyancy underwater, weight positioning for trim, streamlining and visualization.
How long will it take?Two evenings at Scuba Frisco Sports Minimum Open Water Training: two dives A very popular Specialty with our divers that travel with us – we do it on the trip!
What materials are required?How much is the tuition?$100 per diver NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Peak Performance Buoyancy Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward your Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty course. This specialty course also counts toward one of the five specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Project AWAREWhat's the value of Project AWARE certification?If you want to learn about the plight of worldwide aquatic ecosystems and how you can protect them, this Specialty course is for you. This non-diving Specialty course may also be conducted in conjunction with other PADI Specialty Diver courses.
What are the requirements?No dive certification required No minimum age limit
What will I do?You'll learn about aquatic ecosystem degradation and the conservation measures protecting aquatic resources. This includes:
The Project AWARE philosophy The importance and interdependence of worldwide aquatic ecosystems Current issues regarding fisheries, coastal zone management and marine pollution The status of several critically degraded marine environments How you can help
How long will it take?Two evenings at Scuba Frisco Sports
What materials are required?How much is the tuition?$50 per diver Project AWARE is pro bono for schools and service organizations
What's next?The Project AWARE specialty course certification counts as one of five specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Search and Recovery DiverWhat's the value of Search & Recovery Diver certification?Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost treasure? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface.
What are the requirements?PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) OR PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver AND PADI Underwater Navigation certifications (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?You'll learn search and recovery dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also cover limited visibility, effective search patterns and safe object recovery using lift devices.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100 per diver + materials NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Search and Recovery Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward this specialty certification. This specialty can also be used as one of five specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Underwater NaturalistWhat's the value of Underwater Naturalist certification?If you're interested in aquatic life then the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course is for you. This course is an introduction to the underwater aquatic environment and will help develop safe and responsible aquatic life interaction techniques.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?During your PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course, you'll learn underwater naturalist dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also get an overview of the major aquatic life groupings, interactions and factual information that dispels negative myths. You'll put this information into practice during your two open water dives.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100 per diver NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Underwater Naturalist Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward your Underwater Naturalist specialty course. This specialty course also counts toward one of the five required specialties for the Master Scuba Diver rating.
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Underwater NavigatorWhat's the value of Underwater Navigator certification?When you're underwater, knowing where you are and where you're going comes in handy, especially if you're looking for that beautiful reef that you've heard all about. The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course will help you become a pro at finding your way underwater.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certified (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?During your PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course, you'll learn underwater navigation dive procedures, techniques, planning, organization and potential problems. You'll also be introduced to natural navigation, underwater patterns, distance estimation and further your compass navigation skills. You'll put these into practice during your three open water dives.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100.00 per diver + materials NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Navigation Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward this specialty course. This specialty also counts toward your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Underwater Photographer What's the value of Underwater Photographer certification?
The PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty course can help you learn how to take your fist underwater photographs or fine tune your existing skills to produce photographs that will stun your friends.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?You'll learn the basics of underwater photography such as composition, film type and camera handling, with special emphasis on practical techniques. You'll learn underwater photography dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to care for and maintain your camera equipment.
How long will it take?Two evenings at Scuba Frisco Sports Minimum Open Water Training: two dives A very popular Specialty with our divers that travel with us – we do it on the trip!
What materials and equipment are required?Underwater Photography Manual Underwater Photography DVD Underwater camera capable of depths greater than 20 feet
How much is the tuition?$100.00 per diver + materials NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Underwater Photographer Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward this specialty course. This specialty also counts toward one of the five specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification. Capture your underwater adventures on film and share diving with your friends and family.
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Underwater Videographer What's the value of Underwater Videographer certification?
Do you want to show the underwater world to your land-based friends? Take the PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course and you'll learn the skills necessary to shoot your own underwater footage.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?You'll learn about selecting, maintaining and caring for your underwater video equipment as well as safe diving practices while on a videography dives. Further, you'll learn videography fundamentals, such as exposure, focus, shot types, moves, story line and shot sequencing. Then you'll get to put your knowledge to actual use during your three open water dives.
How long will it take?Two evenings at Scuba Frisco Sports Minimum Open Water Training: three dives
What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100.00 per diver + materials NOTE: If you wish, we will provide full scuba equipment for any course requiring open water dives for $50 per day.
What's next?Your Underwater Videographer Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward your Underwater Videographer specialty course. This specialty course also counts toward one of the five required dives for the Master Scuba Diver Certification.
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Wreck Diver What's the value of Wreck Diver certification?
The lure of exploring sunken vessels, airplanes and automobiles is something most divers can't resist. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces you to wreck diving and helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving.
What are the requirements?PADI Adventure Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?Information contained in your wreck diver program includes:
The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving The preparation and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures
How long will it take?Two evenings at Scuba Frisco Sports Minimum Open Water Training: four dives over two days Note: Wreck penetration-training dives are limited to within the light zone and within 40 metres/130 feet from the surface, vertical and horizontal distance included. If the wreck used for training is located in deep water (over 18 meters/60 feet), the Deep Diver rating is recommended as a prerequisite for the Wreck Diver program.
What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100.00 per diver + materials
What's next?Your Wreck Adventure Dive from the Advanced Open Water course counts toward this specialty certification. This specialty certification also counts as one of five specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Full-face Mask DiverWhat's the value of Full-face Mask Diver certification?Diving in a full-face mask is a unique and enjoyable experience. Many divers use a full-face mask for the ability to have underwater communications ability. Others use the full-face mask for protection from a cold-water environment. Many Nitrox divers use them as a safety consideration. Full-face masks require a new set of skills for use and maintenance and this course will prepare the diver for its safe and comfortable use.
What are the requirements?PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?You will learn and practice the preparation and fitting of the mask for diving, special clearing techniques, out-of-air procedures and proper maintenance techniques. You will attend a single academic session, a pool session and complete two open water dives.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100.00 per diver
What's next?The Full-face Mask Diver course counts as one of five specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Gas BlenderWhat's the value of Gas Blender certification?If you are an Enriched Air Diver you will find this course to be especially valuable. This course prepares you to accurately calculate and blend custom fills for special dive plans. You will also learn the special markings and labels required for Nitrox tanks. The course emphasizes safety at all stages of handling and mixing air with oxygen.
What are the requirements?PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
What will I do?You will learn how to O2 clean scuba regulators and tanks, calculate custom blends of air and oxygen and you will custom blend and analyze several tanks of Enriched Air.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$150.00 per diver
What's next?This course counts as one of five specialty courses for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Oxygen First Aid / O2 Provider What's the value of Oxygen First Aid / O2 Provider certification?
The use of oxygen for First Aid in a diving emergency is recognized as being extremely beneficial. Being able to render aid to another diver with oxygen can often make a real difference in the outcome.
What will I do?You will acquire the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively administer oxygen in a diving emergency situation. You will learn how to manage various delivery systems as well as the assembly and disassembly of these systems.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100.00 per diver
What's next?This course counts as one of five specialty courses for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Research Diver What's the value of Research Diver certification?
Ever wonder how marine biologists figure out how many fish of a certain specie live in a body of water? Or, how do they figure out what makes up a “community” in the coral reef? This course gives you the opportunity to not only find out how they do it but also get the opportunity to practice some of the skills and procedures they use. You will also sharpen your general diving skills and powers of observation in this course.
What will I do?You will learn how to build and use an effective “counting grid” underwater. You will learn how to conduct an effective underwater census as well as various other techniques such as sampling and record keeping underwater.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100.00 per diver
What's next?This course counts as one of five specialty courses for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Resort DivemasterThis is a Scuba Frisco Sports Pro-level course, not a PADI course, designed to prepare the individual for employment in the resort environment. As such, it requires a Divemaster, or higher, certification and a commitment in time by the participant. This program is extensive, personalized and may include an internship with one of our affiliates in the Caribbean. Individuals interested in this program should discuss it with our Training Director, Jeff Simpson.
How much is the tuition?$500.00 per divemaster
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Shark Studies What's the value of Shark Studies certification?
We have come a long way since the days that everyone was convinced “Jaws” was waiting for them in the ocean. Today divers realize that sharks are a fascinating part of the underwater world and actively seek opportunities to observe them. Knowing what you are looking at and being able to appreciate what you are seeing enhances the experience. After all, there are hundreds of different types of sharks and they all have a story to tell.
What will I do?You will learn what makes a shark different from other fish and how unique the shark is. You will learn how the shark is adapted to its environment and how this affects its behavior. You will learn about “shark encounters” and how you should conduct yourself during these magic moments. You may take a field trip to put it all together before your own encounter.
How long will it take?Two evenings at Scuba Frisco Sports A Saturday morning at Dallas World Aquarium or the Fair Park Aquarium There are no open water requirements for this course
What materials and equipment are required?How much is the tuition?$100.00 per student
What's next?This course counts as one of five specialty courses for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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Underwater ArchaeologyWhat's the value of Underwater Archaeology certification?It is said that anything that is lost or sunk in the water enters a time capsule. How long has man been around and on the water? A LONG time. Today archaeologists have realized how much history and knowledge is to be found underwater and underwater archaeology has taken a long neglected position in piecing together the story of man. Shipwrecks can provide artifacts that are not to be found anyplace else. However, making sense of what one finds underwater requires specific techniques of discovery, measurement and recording or the story may be lost. This course is designed to introduce the participant to the skills and techniques used in underwater archaeology and builds and appreciation for the process.
What will I do?You will explore the various techniques used to excavate and record artifacts underwater. You will build your own excavation grid and you will conduct a full excavation process. You will also get the chance to operate an airlift to conduct and excavation where you might discover “treasure”. You will prepare a complete site map for your archaeology site and you will definitely learn some new diving skills.
How long will it take?What materials and equipment are required?Large SlateMaterials to build your grid (your instructor will give you guidance on these materials)Empty 1 gallon milk jug and 30ft. of 1/8” line
How much is the tuition?$100.00 per diver
What's next?This course counts as one of five specialty courses for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
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