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PADI Fish Identification Specialty

4.9 · 118 reviews · operator on TripAdvisor
1 day
EN · NL
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What’s this course about?Ever surfaced thinking, "What was that fish 🐠?"This course helps you recognize the most common fish families and species you encounter on Bonaire’s reefs — so you can enjoy every dive more, and even contribute to reef monitoring or community science.Perfect for curious divers who want to look closer, not jus

Highlights

  • ✅ 2 open water dives at vibrant reef sites
  • ✅ Use of fish ID slates and materials
  • ✅ PADI Specialty certification (e-card)

About this experience

What’s this course about?

Ever surfaced thinking, "What was that fish 🐠?"
This course helps you recognize the most common fish families and species you encounter on Bonaire’s reefs — so you can enjoy every dive more, and even contribute to reef monitoring or community science.

Perfect for curious divers who want to look closer, not just deeper.


What you’ll learn

  • How to identify local fish families and species by shape, movement and markings
  • Tips for recognizing similar species in different regions
  • Survey techniques and observation strategies
  • How to use ID slates, fish charts and reference guides underwater
  • How fish behavior relates to identification


By booking with Beyond the Corals BV you accept the General Terms and Conditions

What's included

Included

  • ✅ 2 open water dives at vibrant reef sites
  • ✅ Use of fish ID slates and materials
  • ✅ PADI Specialty certification (e-card)

Not included

  • ❌ Bonaire Nature Fee – required for all divers; payable via Stinapa
  • ❌ Standard dive equipment
  • ❌ Tanks – $17.50 per tank (air or nitrox)
  • 📦 After 10 tanks, the next 5 are FREE!

Meeting point

Meet at the operator's location

Exact location is shared after booking

Your tour operator will confirm the exact meeting point and any pickup details after booking.

📍 Kralendijk · Bonaire

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Swimsuit Towel Reef-safe sunscreen Sunglasses Voucher or phone

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4.9
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based on 118 reviews on TripAdvisor

This experience is run by Beyond the Corals — rated 4.9★ from 118 reviews on TripAdvisor.

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How does booking work?+

Pick a date and time in the booking window, pay securely, and your voucher arrives by e-mail with instant confirmation. Show it on your phone on the day — no printing needed.

Which payment methods can I use?+

Credit/debit card, iDEAL and Wero — all handled through Caribious' secure checkout.

Where do I meet the operator?+

The meeting point (or pickup arrangement) is listed on this page and repeated on your booking confirmation, together with the operator's direct contact details.

What if plans change?+

The cancellation terms for this experience are shown during checkout and on your confirmation. See also our cancellation policy.

$180from · per person