Peak Performance Buoyancy Having great buoyancy control is the number one skill for a successful scuba diver. The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty will build on skills you learned during your Open Water Certification. During two dives, you will fine-tune the exact weight you need to hover effortlessly. You will trim your weight system b... Find Out More

Deep Diver Even with plenty to see above 60 feet, deep dives can provide excitement when exploring deeper dive sites. The Deep Diver Specialty will provide you with the ability and knowledge to safely dive to 130 feet. During the course, you will learn what specialty equipment you may need and how to plan for a deep dive with you... Find Out More

Enriched Air Nitrox The PADI Enriched Air Specialty will help you extend your dive times and allow you to get back in the water sooner. During the class, you will learn diving with “Nitrox” gives you more bottom time. You will also learn about the equipment considerations associated with enriched air diving. You will also lear... Find Out More

Underwater Navigator Knowing where you are and where you are going is a useful skill. The Underwater Navigator specialty will fine-tune your observation and navigation skills. The course also will provide information pertaining to the more accurate use of a compass underwater. During three dives you will learn methods for measuring distanc... Find Out More

Altitude Diver Our local dive site at Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, NM is an altitude dive site. Everyone who dives at altitude should know how to safely participate in a dive. The PADI Altitude Diver Specialty gives you the information needed to plan and execute a dive at altitude. You will learn about the effects of pressure at altitude... Find Out More

Project AWARE Specialist The Project AWARE Specialty course is an introduction to the global AWARE movement for ocean protection. It focuses and expands on the 10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet. Through interactive discussions, you’ll learn how you can make a difference in ocean protection every time you dive or travel. A dr... Find Out More

Wreck Diver There are hundreds of wrecks around the world to be explored. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty will provide knowledge and safety considerations for navigating and exploring wrecks. Additionally, you will learn how to use penetration lines to guide exploration and techniques to avoid kicking up silt to maintain visibility... Find Out More

Dry Suit Staying warm is often the key to an enjoyable dive. By utilizing a dry suit, instead of a traditional wet suit, you will stay warmer. A dry suit seals you off from the water that will cool you down. During the Dry Suit Diver specialty, you will learn the components of a dry suit and how to get it on and off with minima... Find Out More

Digital Underwater Imagine During the Digital Underwater Photographer course, you’ll learn how to take underwater photos you’ll be proud to share with others. Avoid beginner mistakes and shorten the learning curve with tips from the pros. Learn how to use underwater photography lights (strobes), avoid backscatter and enhance color... Find Out More

Night Diver Diving at night opens up a whole new type of diving. The underwater world comes to life at night, with nocturnal creatures becoming very active. In the Night Diver Specialty course, you will learn how to control buoyancy by feel, light handling, and communication. You will learn about the special night dive equipment n... Find Out More

Bubblemaker Program Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds – a chance for kids to blow bubbles by scuba diving. Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe underwater and swim around in shallow water. Bubblemakers get a chance to: Experience scuba diving under the direct care and supervision of a PADI Pro. ... Find Out More

Seal Team The PADI Seal Team is for young scuba divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by completing exciting AquaMissions. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to dive with flashlights, take digital pictures underwater or float effortlessly like an astronaut? Beyond learning basic scuba skills, there are ... Find Out More

Coral Reef Conservation Course Everyone likes to scuba dive or snorkel in warm, clear water on a vibrant coral reef, yet many people know little about what they’re seeing or the importance of reef ecosystems. The Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course helps you appreciate the complexity of these habitats and teaches you how you can help cons... Find Out More

Fish Identification “What was that fish?” is a common question heard after a dive. If you want to be the scuba diver with the answers, instead of the one asking the questions, then take the Fish Identification Specialty course. You’ll enjoy your dives even more when you recognize the creatures that you see and can identi... Find Out More

Emergency Oxygen Provider Knowing how and when to administer emergency oxygen is a valuable skill to have in a dive emergency. PADI® Emergency Oxygen Provider prepares you to offer aid and teaches you to recognize scuba diving injuries and illnesses requiring emergency oxygen. This is an excellent course for scuba divers, boat crew, life... Find Out More

Skin Diver Skin diving is snorkeling while making breath-hold dives to observe aquatic life, up close and personal. It’s a great way to explore the underwater world when you’re not able to scuba dive or if scuba diving just isn’t your thing. The PADI Skin Diver course teaches you how to enjoy watching life below... Find Out More

Boat Diver If you have previously dove from a boat or are diving for the first time, you can benefit from this class. The PADI Boat Diver Specialty teaches you how to safely enter/exit the water and important terms to communicate while doing so. You will also learn how to properly use surface lines to initiate or conclude your di... Find Out More

Full Face Mask Diver Working divers, such as public safety divers, use full face masks because they protect the eyes and nose from contaminants in the water, provide comfort in cold water, and allow for communication. If you’re interested in public safety diving, scientific diving, or venturing into extremely cold water, then learnin... Find Out More

Search and Recovery Diver The next time someone loses an item underwater, you can be the hero that finds the missing object. In the PADI Search and Recovery course, you’ll learn how to find lost objects underwater. You’ll practice different types of underwater search patterns and learn how to use a lift bag as you plan and execut... Find Out More

Self-Reliant Diver With proper training, equipment and the right attitude to accept the risks involved in independent diving, an experienced diver can responsibly engage in dives without a buddy. Self-reliant diving is an adventure activity that is not for everyone but does have its place. If you have the mental discipline and commitment... Find Out More