Diving Specialty Classes at Scuba Fusion Dive Center

Welcome to the world of exploring new diving techniques!
We at Scuba Fusion Dive Center look forward to helping you explore our underwater world with new techniques and technologies. Whether it's learning how to use a drysuit, exploring nature, or learning new technologies, Scuba Fusion Dive Center has the tools and the instructors to help you gain experience in that specialty. So If you have any questions, or would like to sign-up, stop by, call us, or send us an e-mail.

Diving Specialty Programs - Experience Diving Adventure !

We at Scuba Fusion Dive Center look forward to helping you get trained as a Specialty diver - and you'll learn from the very best! Just $25 will sign you up and hold a spot for you in the next class! Hurry because class size is limited!

Diving Specialty Dive Certifications offered regularly.

• PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
• PADI Dive Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver
• PADI Kayak Diver
• PADI Dolphin Rebreather Diver
• PADI Drysuit Diver
• PADI Kelp Diver
• PADI Safety Signer
• PADI Underwater Naturalist
• PADI Underwater Photographer
• PADI National Geographic Diver Specialty
• PADI Night Diver
• PADI Multi-Level Diver
• PADI Equipment Specialist
• PADI Boat Diver
• PADI Underwater Wedding
• SDI Solo Diver
• TDI Advanced Nitrox
• Other PADI Specialties

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Drysuit Diver
This specialty trains the diver on how to safely use a drysuit for diving in colder waters such as Monterey. This course is required to rent a drysuit.

Format: One weeknight classroom, one weeknight pool session, two ocean dives the following weekend.
Course Material: PADI Drysuit Crewpack

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Underwater Naturalist
This specialty trains the diver how to recognize different types of fishes, invertebrates, and plants in Monterey Bay. Also reviewed is the impact humans have (both positive and negative) on the marine environment.

Format: One weeknight classroom, two ocean dives the following weekend.
Course Material: Creature ID Slate
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Underwater Photographer
This specialty trains the diver how to more effectively use a camera while underwater. Composition, lighting, and framing techniques are discussed.

Format: One weeknight classroom, two ocean dives the following weekend.
Course Material: PADI Underwater Photographer Crewpack.

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Night Diver
This specialty trains the diver on how to safely conduct a night dive. Proper lighting and communication techniques are discussed, as well as basic navigation.

Format: One weeknight classroom, three ocean dives to be determined by the class.
Course Material: PADI Night Diver Crewpack.
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Multi-Level Diver
This specialty trains the diver how to conduct a multi-level dive safely, resulting in a dramatic increase in bottom time. For example, if a diver using the Recreational Dive Planner (Table) goes to 100', the dive is limited to 20 minutes, regardless of how long the diver stayed at 100'. Using the PADI Recreational Dive Planner (Wheel), a diver can descend to 100' for 10 minutes, and safely spend another 155 minutes at 35' (assuming air/exposure protection)!

Format: One weeknight classroom, two ocean dives the following weekend.
Course Material: PADI Recreational Dive Planner Wheel.
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Equipment Specialist
Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken mask strap, the Equipment Specialist course can help. This Specialty course prepares a diver for the basic equipment maintenance, care and adjustments a diver encounters every day. In addition, the diver will get the valuable background on equipment repair and purchase, making him/herbetter able to protect their investment.

Format: One weeknight classroom
Course Material: Scuba Care and Maintenance Manual
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Boat Diver
This specialty trains the diver how to safely enter/exit a docked boat, how to enter/exit the water safely, the various components of a boat, and how to properly stow gear.

Format: One weeknight classroom, two ocean dives (via boat) the following weekend.
Course Material: None.
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Underwater Wedding
This specialty, unique to Scuba Fusion Dive Center, provides for a complete underwater wedding. See the Center for more details!

Format: One ocean dive.
Course Material: None.
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Other PADI Specialties
In addition to the listed specialties, Scuba Fusion Dive Center offers the following specialties on a limited basis. Check with the Center for more details.

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