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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.”)
- Certification:
NAUI 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.
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