Reef fish & Identification L1
Who would think of the ocean and coral reefs without thinking about fish? This ecology class is for fish enthusiasts who would like to know more about fish families, fun facts and behaviors and how to recognize them underwater. A follow up – level 2 class – will be for more advanced students who completed family level training and would like to learn about key species. This class is designed as a introduction to reef fish at family level and can cater for beginner students with minimal experience underwater, as well as more advanced ones that already know basics of fish identification but would like to know more.
Standards
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Get an overview of the different types of fish and their functions on the reef
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Learn to recognize most fish families present on the reef
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Observe them in their habitats, practice your identification skills and learn interesting facts about them.
Inclusions
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1 classroom session to teach about ecology and conservation of coral reef ecosystems
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2 identification scuba dives with an instructor (or guided snorkeling / free diving sessions) to complement classroom session and develop identification skills of marine organisms.
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Dive / snorkeling equipment is included along with marine fee
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Vegetarian lunch & snacks
SCUBA DIVING
(Recommended)
SNORKELING / FREE DIVING
Choose your format
Pre-requirements
Scuba Diving format
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An open water certification (PADI, SSI, RAID, CMAS, etc.) is required*.
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and a minimum of 30 dives including at least 1 this year OR a buoyancy training (2 dives) with CRCP done this year*.
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Snorkeling format :
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Ability to swim comfortably (without swimming aid)
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and Previous experience with a mask, snorkel and fins are required*.
* (You do not fit the requirements? No worries, have a look in the scuba training section, or just contact us for advices.)
Why these requirements?
During the course, you will be learning about small fragile marine organisms and be needing to come very close from them. For your safety (some may sting) and theirs, it is important that you master good buoyancy control and precision of your movements in the water before we do so. This will also make scuba diving much more efficient and enjoyable for you. If you need, we are happy to provide such training ahead of the program.
Timelines & dates
This class is usually a 1 day session from 8 am to 3 pm with classroom session in the morning followed by in water session to complement the theory.
Classes are available any day upon request + confirmed booking.
Start time can vary so double check on the specific date you are interested to book. To insure availabilities, we require you inquire and reserve your slot with a few week's notice.
Class participation fee
The standard fee for this course are listed below and includes all theory, 2 dives, marine fees and dive/snorkeling equipment. It also includes vegetarian lunch and snacks.
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​Class fee while snorkeling : 3,500 PHP
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Class fee on a scuba diving format : 5,400PHP​
​Are you Filipino? You may avail an automatic 20% discount on our programs. ​
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Feel free to inquire if you wish to include additional dive training into the course, we are happy to adapt to your personal goals.
By taking this course, you support conservation
LearnwithCRCP is the education platform of CRCP, a fully registered non-stock non-profit NGO in the Philippines, this means that aside from the raw cost of any of our training programs, all remaining balance is used to fund our marine and terrestrial conservation projects. By participating in one of our training program, you are directly supporting environmental conservation. Read more about us and the work that we do by visiting our full website linked below.
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