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.
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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.
| Project
AWARE (PA) |
Deep
Diver |
Peak
Performance Buoyancy |
| PA:
Fish ID |
Drift
Diver |
U/W
Navigator |
| PA:
Coral Reef Conservation |
Wreck
Diver |
Search
and Recovery |
| Search
and Recovery |
UW
Hunter |
UW
Videography |
| Kayak
Diver |
Gas
Blender |
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