Fish Identification Specialty Course
Discover Caribbean fish on Tayrona’s reefs, learn their behavior, habitats, and role in reef life, and make every dive more rewarding and fun.
Price range: $ 735.000 through $ 825.000
Indicated price only applies to cash payments.
Important
Indicated price is our promotion price which only applies when paying in cash. For card payments, original price applies. To be eligible for the cash discount:
- Reserve your spot with a deposit online
- Upon arriving, pay with cash at the counter
VAT: Colombian residents +19% (not included in price). Foreign tourists are exempt. Cash discount available.
PADI 5 ★ IDC Resort
Professional teaching for all levels
6 languages
English, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian & French
Small Groups
Personalised teaching with individual focus
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Overview
Turn every dive into a discovery.
The PADI Fish Identification Specialty Course in Taganga teaches you how to recognize common fish families, identify key characteristics and understand more about the animals you’re seeing underwater.
Rather than trying to memorize hundreds of species, you’ll learn practical identification techniques that can be applied on dives around the world.
During two fish-focused dives, you’ll put your new skills into practice while discovering the diverse Caribbean marine life around Taganga and Tayrona National Park.
Course Itinerary
Duration: 1 day – includes 2 Fish Identification training dives.
Fish Identification Workshop
Learn how to identify fish using characteristics such as:
- Body shape
- Fin position
- Color and markings
- Swimming behavior
- Habitat
- Feeding behavior
You’ll become familiar with common Caribbean fish families and learn how to use identification resources effectively.
Two Fish Identification Dives
Underwater, you’ll practice:
- Recognizing fish families
- Observing behavior and habitat
- Recording your observations
- Using responsible marine-life observation techniques
- Identifying what you’ve seen after the dive
Requirements
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or qualifying equivalent
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Medically fit for diving
What’s Included
- PADI Fish Identification course materials
- Fish identification workshop
- 2 Fish Identification training dives
- Fish identification resources
- PADI Fish Identification certification
- Certified PADI Instructor
- Small-group, personalized instruction
- Personalized feedback throughout your training
- High-quality full scuba equipment throughout the course
- Boat transportation
- Tayrona National Park diving when open and conditions allow
- Drinking water and fresh seasonal fruit
Add-Ons & Extras
Underwater Photographer – 110,000 COP/person: Professional, fully edited high-resolution photos and videos delivered directly via Google Drive. Group discounts available.
Underwater Camera Rental – 65,000 COP/day: Particularly useful for Fish Identification — photograph the marine life you encounter and review it after the dive. All raw files are delivered directly via Google Drive.
Daily Scuba Diving Insurance – 15,000 COP/day: Available for divers without active specialized dive insurance. Coverage is subject to policy terms.
15L / 100 cu ft Large Tank Upgrade – 10,000 COP/tank: Additional gas capacity for divers with higher air consumption. Subject to availability.
Dive & Stay: Combine your specialty with accommodation at our ocean-themed on-site hostel. Check out our current Dive & Stay packages here.
Flying & Altitude After Diving
After multiple dives, wait at least 18 hours after your final dive before flying or traveling to significant altitude.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Online Deposit: Reserve with an online deposit and pay the remaining balance at check-in.
PADI Digital Materials: Once assigned, PADI course material fees are non-refundable.
Standard Cancellations: Cancellations at least 48 hours before your course may receive a refund of the remaining refundable deposit.
Late Cancellations / No-Shows: Cancellations within 48 hours, no-shows, late arrivals preventing participation and voluntarily ending training are non-refundable.
Ocean Lovers Cancellation: If diving cannot operate safely, we’ll reschedule whenever possible. If completion is not reasonably possible, refundable payments will be returned excluding assigned PADI materials.
Health & Fitness to Dive: Contact us as quickly as possible if illness or medical issues prevent participation. Last-minute cancellations are normally non-refundable, but we’ll assist with rescheduling whenever possible.
Regular Environmental Park Closures – #RespiraTayrona
During Tayrona closures, courses continue at other Caribbean dive sites around Taganga, Santa Marta and outside the official national park boundaries.
Why Book With Ocean Lovers Taganga?
Learn Where There’s Plenty to See
The reefs around Taganga and Tayrona offer an excellent environment for learning Caribbean fish identification.
More Than Pointing at Fish
Your instructor will help you understand characteristics, habitats and behaviors so you can start identifying fish yourself on future dives.
Small Groups
Personal attention means more opportunities to discuss what you saw and learn directly from each dive.
Combine Diving & Conservation
Fish identification gives you a stronger understanding of reef ecosystems and works perfectly alongside our conservation specialties.
PADI 5-Star IDC Dive Resort
Continue developing your knowledge in a professional training environment with an international team.
Dive & Stay
Stay beside the dive center and use additional dives to keep practicing your identification skills.
Know What You’re Looking At
Once you start recognizing the fish around you, every dive becomes more interesting.
Book your PADI Fish Identification Specialty Course in Taganga.
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