Scuba Classes & Training

 

SPECIALITY DIVER
COURSE COST VARIES*
Minimum age 12

   Pick a link below to learn more about each specialty & the cost. Many of the activities you enjoy doing on land are available to you underwater as a NAUI Worldwide / PACIFIC REEF Specialty Diver. NAUI Worldwide & PACIFIC REEF DIVE CENTER offer the most extensive selection of special interest diving programs in the world today. Our highly-trained and experienced Instructors continue to develop unique programs allowing for an even greater understanding of the complexities of our oceans and the unlimited possibilities of personal exploration. Through a combination of academic study and practical application, you'll discover vast new worlds of underwater adventure.

We recommend:

   Underwater Ecology - Many divers are seeking activities that are not only enjoyable, but also have beneficial ecological purpose. As an amateur underwater ecologist, such purpose can be found in the knowledge that your observations are aiding marine scientists in their pursuit of greater understanding. This program will introduce you to scientific methods of observation with emphasis on coral reef and kelp forest ecology.

   Wreck Diving - The most popular of all diving specialties, wreck diving is potentially dangerous. However, with proper training it can be enjoyed by both the novice and the advanced diver. You'll be introduced to the various types of wreck diving available, the inherent risks of each type, and the equipment and training required to enjoy wreck diving with minimal risk.

    Dry Suit Diving - Temperate and cold water environments present many exciting opportunities as well as additional risks, for the scuba diver. Proper protection for cold water diving, involving the use of a dry suit, increases the enjoyment of the dive while reducing the risks of unnecessary exposure. This program will introduce you to the unique aspects of diving in a dry suit and the skills necessary to maintain suit integrity and diver safety.

Here is a list of some other Specialties you might enjoy taking part in:

Search and Recovery Night Diving Navigation Underwater Photography Underwater Videography Coral Reef Ecology Kelp Forest Ecology Hunting and Collecting Underwater Archaeology Wreck Diving River and Current Diving High Altitude Diving Ice Diving Cave and Cavern Diving Computer-Assisted Diving NAUI Training Assistant Ocean Kayak Diving Deep Diving Mixed Gas NITROX Diving Surface-Supplied Diving Dry Suit Diving

  To learn more call us at: 707-448-3483 or email us at:

scuba@pacificreef.com