As a National Geographic Diver, you join an elite group of explorers,
adventurers and conservationists. The insight and training you
gain during this program will broaden your awareness and take
your diving skills to a new level. You'll learn to observe and
explore like an underwater scientist.
Your experience begins with the OADC/PADI Open Water Diver program, enhanced
with adventures unique to the National Geographic Diver program.
You will learn to explore with detail, identify important underwater
features and navigate with certainty. You will have the diving
knowledge and practice to maneuver with poise along the reef
’s ecosystems.
Whether
you’re new to scuba diving, or an experienced diver, the
National Geographic Diver program will give you new tools to
understand and safely explore the underwater world.
Your adventure begins with the National Geographic Diver certification,
where you’ll gain the knowledge and practical experience
to live the diving life.
You’ll
learn basic dive skills and safety information through the
OADC/PADI Open Water Diver course.
You’ll be introduced to worldwide dive environments
and opportunities by interacting with the National Geographic
Diver Almanac and DVD.
You’ll learn to fine-tune your buoyancy to hover easily
and maneuver carefully through delicate aquatic habitats.
You’ll learn how to observe your surroundings in order
to get the best experience from each dive. You’ll gain
practical experience by gathering information and collecting
images to create a visual representation of a dive site, detailing
what you’ve discovered through your observations.
You’ll
improve your navigation skills and ability to find your way
around underwater
by using a compass as well as natural references.
You’ll be introduced to a multitude of aquatic species
and be able to identify local plants and animals.
To start your National Geographic adventure, stop by our OADC/PADI
Dive Center to enroll in a OADC/PADI National Geographic Diver course
and prepare yourself for what lies ahead.
