The SDI Research Diver course will acquaint the open water diver with the fascinating topic of Research Diving. After the completion of this course, you will be better able to discover, explore, and appreciate the underwater environment by using research techniques and better preserve and protect the underwater environment.  Some of the topics your SDI Instructor will cover include

• Ecology
• Food chain
• Data collection
• Survey techniques
• Mapping
• Basic oceanography

Recommended training: Advanced Diver

Prerequisite: O/W certification - be a minimum age of 18 or 15 with parental consent Complete Liability and Medical forms

Included

• One (1) classroom session
• Two (2) ocean session
• SDI Certification card

Not Included

• Ocean Equipment - (Full ocean gear)
• Slate - Measuring device and one meter square grid
• Rental equipment available (tank, regulator, gauges, bcd and lead)
• One time rental fee will apply Add $75 (Computer available - Add $25)
• Boat charters (market value) Click here for Catalina charter schedule

Starts weekly. Call for start times

Tuition: $195 - - - - Recommended Equipment

Example Schedule

• One academic session; (approximate time one hour)
• Two (2) Ocean dives
• One Optional boat charter (market value)