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PADI Lionfish Control Diver Distinctive Specialty

4.9 · 118 reviews · operator on TripAdvisor
1 day
EN · NL
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Lionfish 🦁 are a major threat to marine biodiversity in the Caribbean. As an invasive species, they have no natural predators and reproduce rapidly — devastating local reef ecosystems. In this specialty course, you’ll learn how to safely and effectively remove lionfish from the reef using tools that are allowed within the Bonaire National M

Highlights

  • ✅ Student Diver Handout
  • ✅ PADI Instructor
  • ✅ 2 open water dives
  • ✅ Use of ELF and Zookeeper during training
  • ✅ PADI e-card certification
  • 💚 🎁 Free gift

About this experience

Lionfish 🦁 are a major threat to marine biodiversity in the Caribbean. As an invasive species, they have no natural predators and reproduce rapidly — devastating local reef ecosystems. In this specialty course, you’ll learn how to safely and effectively remove lionfish from the reef using tools that are allowed within the Bonaire National Marine Park (BNMP).

Once certified, you’ll be allowed to hunt lionfish on Bonaire using the ELF tool and Zookeeper, under the official permit regulations. You’ll also join the network of local conservation divers working to protect our reefs.


What you'll learn

  • Lionfish biology and their impact on local ecosystems
  • The official BNMP regulations and diver responsibilities
  • How to safely handle and use the ELF tool
  • Buoyancy, positioning and safe removal techniques
  • What to do with the lionfish after collection


The course qualifies divers to control the Lionfish on Bonaire. After the course, you can book your Lionfish control dives with us or join our volunteer network.


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

What's included

Included

  • ✅ Student Diver Handout
  • ✅ PADI Instructor
  • ✅ 2 open water dives
  • ✅ Use of ELF and Zookeeper during training
  • ✅ PADI e-card certification
  • 💚 🎁 Free gift

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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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.

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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.

$215from · per person