Specialty Courses

Few things have revolutionized recreational diving in the past decade as much as the introduction of Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx). Nitrox is nothing more than the air you are breathing right now with some additional oxygen added to reduce the concentration of nitrogen. More…

The recommended depth limit for divers with Advanced training is 30 m/100 ft. The absolute depth limit for any recreational diver is 40 m/130 ft. What prepares you for that extra 10 m/30 ft? This course does. It’s a good foundation for tech diver training, too. More…

If you think the digital era has revolutionized photography and video out of the water, wait until you discover what it has done for underwater imaging. More…

Dry suits can make diving more enjoyable any time water temperatures drop below the mid 70s — or when depths approach 30 m/100 ft and beyond. Dry suits open the door to activities such as deeper wreck diving and ice diving, and can extend your diving season well beyond just the warmest months of the year. More…

Your dive equipment represents a substantial investment. It makes sense to learn how to get the best return on that investment. This is what the Equipment Specialist Course is all about. More…

It’s the most common question divers ask: What is that fish called? The opportunity to see brilliantly colored tropical fish and other marine creatures in their natural environment is among the chief reasons many of us dive. More…

The Navigation course builds on the navigation skills you acquire as part of the Advanced Open Water Diver course. It provides an introduction to compass use, mapmaking and using navigation in conjunction with other specialty activities. More…

Diving at night, however, entails more than just grabbing a light and going. Special planning, preparation, equipment and communication skills are needed — among others. Fortunately, the Night Diver course can provide you with these skills in a very short period of time. More…