OVERVIEW
This course is to provide the
diver with the skills and
knowledge necessary to
spearfish, take game and collect
specimens while minimizing the
diving risks of such activities.
(May be for skin or scuba
divers.)
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Coverage is to include skin
diving techniques, hazards and
cautions, safety concerns,
equipment, conservation, fishing
laws and regulations,
sportsmanship, specific
techniques, utilizing the catch,
selecting specimens,
preservation, shell collecting,
aquaria and diving locations.
Conservation material from the
Underwater Environment course is
also to be included.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE
COURSE
-
Age. Minimum
is 15 years. (Junior
certification for ages 12 -
14 years is allowed. See
“Policies Applying to All
Courses”: Age, Junior
Certification.”)
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Certification:
Scuba Diver
certification or the
equivalent is required. The
instructor is to ensure
adequate student knowledge
and capability before any
open water training and
shall use skill or other
evaluations to do so.
