What will students explore and discover?
MISSION
Students will practice skills for scientific diving including buoyancy control, fish identification, and sampling methods.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Are you a SCUBA enthusiast who loves marine science? Do want to perfect your buoyancy and add more dives to your dive log? Are you interested in fish biodiversity and abundance? If you are, the MarineQuest Scientific Diver: Fish ID program is perfect for you! Learn how to identify different fish species and how to efficiently count individuals while earning your Fish Identification specialty through PADI. Improve your buoyancy control to be a better diver. Deepen your understanding and knowledge of fishes while studying them in UNCW teaching labs. Strengthen your diving technique while learning about the organisms that inhabit North Carolina’s local waters.
*This is a RESIDENTIAL ONLY program.
PREREQUISITES
- Must have completed 8th grade and turn 14 by June 1st. Must not turn 18 before July 31st.
- Must have PADI Open Water Certification or equivalent prior to program start date.
- Students must obtain Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance or equivalent diving coverage prior to program start date.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Complete a PADI refresher.
- Earn 2 PADI specialties, Peak Performance Buoyancy and Fish Identification.
- Practice fish identification offshore of Southeastern North Carolina.
- Enjoy an amazing 4:1 student to Dive Instructor / Dive Master ratio providing personal attention, increased safety, and training tips.
- Visit the UNCW Ichthyology lab for a fish anatomy lesson.
- Use population sampling techniques and practice fish identification skills while exploring the saltmarsh.
SCHEDULE |
Sunday - Friday |
TIME |
Sunday Check-in: 3:00 PM Friday Pick-Up: 1:00 PM |
STAFF/STUDENT RATIO |
1:10 |
LOCATION |
UNCW Campus - TBD |
SUMMER SESSIONS |
Week 3: June 25 - 30, 2023 Week 6: July 16 - 21, 2023 |
COST |
Academic $1,200 Residential $730 (Double Room) Total Cost $1,930 |
GENDER |
Co-ed |
REGISTRATION |
You must register two weeks prior to the start of the program. |
*Note that prices, content, dates, and times are subject to change without notice.
**Dive tuition includes specialty course eLearning, charter fees, SCUBA equipment rental of BCD, regulator, computer, and wetsuit. Students are responsible for bringing their own mask, fins, and snorkel. You can go to a local dive shop or purchase mask, fins, and snorkel on the first day of program at Aquatic Safaris.
Contact MarineQuest
(910)962-2640
Subscribe to The MarineQuest Explorer.
Frequently Asked Program Questions?
1. How are instructors chosen for MarineQuest?
Most MarineQuest program educators are marine scientists pursuing or have recently completed their undergraduate or graduate degree in a marine science discipline. Also, we hire teachers who have a passion for marine science education. We search through 100+ staff candidates to identify a summer team with experience working with youth, marine science and hold safety certifications including first aid, lifeguard, and more. We are proud to have a team that is highly trained in both safety and marine science. Each staff member passes a criminal background check before hiring, is First Aid certified, passes a DMV check if they are driving, and is lifeguard certified if required by their position.
2. Will MarineQuest have residential programs this summer?
Yes! For more information about residential programing please check the MarineQuest Residential information page.
3. My child will need to fly to Wilmington to attend the program. How do I make this happen?
The MarineQuest staff is more than happy to pick-up and drop-off students at ILM at no cost. An airline request form is required. For more information and to submit your form, see our MarineQuest Airport Information page.
