Turn every dive into an exciting scavenger hunt! This class is designed to enhance the underwater experience for new and seasoned divers alike. You will view hundreds of slides and dozens of video clips of fish and leave this course with the confidence to find, and positively identify many of our most common fish.

What you will learn:

• How to positively identify 40 Northwest fish.
• The major differences between groups of fish.
• Cool facts to impress your friends with!
• How to perform a REEF survey (see below).

Why Survey?

First and foremost, it makes diving much more fun! Second, it contributes to a growing body of data that will be provided to researchers and legislators working to preserve the species in our waters.

Things you can do before the class starts:

Visit the REEF quiz page to get familiar with the fish surveyed.

Although not required, it is highly suggested you purchase a copy of Coastal Fish Identification by Paul Humann before the class for review.

To purchase a starter kit from REEF (recommended), click here.

To sign up for a Pacific Northwest Fish ID course, contact Pelagia Scuba at 206-618-2538, or email us at info@pelagiascuba.com. Space permitting, you are welcome to sit in on subsequent courses for up to a year after taking your initial course. Please consult top right of page or course calendar for next class.

Costs: Workshop only - $65; Workshop plus specialty certification: $129 (for 2 dives, PADI Specialty certification, and REEF Level 2 surveyor. Dives can be done at any time after workshop is completed).

Pelagia Special: Take a Fish ID Workshop and get a 10% discount on an Invertebrate ID workshop.

Prerequisites: The workshop is open to divers and non-divers alike. For the 2 dives and specialty rating, Open Water Certification is required.