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PADI Underwater Naturalist
See new things on the most familiar sites — how underwater ecosystems work and how to dive without disturbing them.
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What's included
✓PADI Underwater Naturalist materials
✓Two open water training dives
✓PADI Underwater Naturalist certification card
Who it's for
This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.
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PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalentMinimum age 10
What you'll learn
Class discussion and two dives
✓Key differences between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
✓The roles of aquatic plants, food chains and predator-prey relationships
✓Responsible interactions with aquatic life
✓Passive observation techniques underwater
Frequently asked questions
Yes — it is a full PADI specialty and counts toward the five you need.
Simple process
How it works
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eLearning at home
Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.
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Open water dives at the lake
Skills and dives happen at a local dive site, on a date we set with you.
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Get certified
Finish your dives and we issue your certification — card in hand, recognized worldwide.
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Ready to get in the water?
Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.
Already certified? PADI Advance Open Water Diver is a popular next step.