The Lionfish invasion in the Northwestern Atlantic and the Caribbean has been stated in the proceedings of the 61st Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute as representing one of the most rapid finfish invasions in history.
With this course you will develop and increase your knowledge of invasive Lionfish facts and useful information. You will be able you to organize and safely conduct no-decompression dives to locate and humanely capture invasive Lionfish in depths up to 30 metres/100 feet. You will also improve your diving skills and will have additional supervised experience.
WHO CAN ENROLL?
This course is open to divers who are:
- At least 15 years old
- Certified as a PADI Open Water or equivalent
- Able to either answer NO to all questions on the standard Medical History Form or secure a physician’s approval prior to the start of class
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
This course consists of:
- Self study
- One classroom session
- Two open water training dives
WHERE AND WHEN DO CLASSES TAKE PLACE?
Self study takes place at the comfort of your home. Classroom session takes place right here at Squalo Divers. Optional open water dives take place at one of more than 100 dive sites that we have to offer.
Invasive LionFish Tracker Specialty classes start at any time. Classroom session is done during regular store hours. Open water training dives are done any day of the week. All activities take place by appointment only.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?
The course includes:
- All instruction
- Study guide (Click here to download the study guide)
- Two open water training dives
- Use of air tanks and weights
- Certification card processing
WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL YOU NEED?
Students are responsible for supplying all of the equipment items listed below:
- Scuba mask, scuba snorkel, scuba fins +
- Wetsuit *+
- Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) *+
- Regulator *+
- Dive watch or dive computer *+
- Delayed signal marker buoy (DSMB) +
- Pole spear +
- Gear bag +
- Bathing suit and towel