Starting dates
■ (Contact store)

Contact store for starting and ending times.

Classes require a minimum of three people to run as scheduled. If fewer than three people sign up, we reserve the right to either cancel the class or impose a $100 surcharge.

Please be aware that, while we make every effort to keep our listings accurate and up to date, you should always call the store to confirm starting dates and times.

■ Be at least 10 years old

$225/person includes:
■ All instruction
■ Self-study materials
Private instruction available at an additional cost

While being observed putting captions on pictures of dive trips, I was asked how I knew which fish was which. The next question was, “How do you know what kind of fish it is so you know where to begin looking it up? ” Very good question…

We now offer a Fish Identification course covering game fish, tropical fish and several sharks in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Caribbean — with a special emphasis on our good buddy, the sea turtle.

When returning from a dive, you will know enough to speak intelligently about what you saw and you will know where to look to identify the fish. Learn to recognize shapes and behaviors of your underwater friends.

You will be amazed and challenged to learn characteristics of different fishes. Some are deep water dwellers while others stay shallow; some like sand and others the reef; some gather in schools and others are solitary; and lastly, some come out only at night. Learn which creatures to avoid and which you can safely interact with.

In preparation for taking a course you will absolutely love, try to define what makes a fish a fish. You will be amazed at how difficult a task this is.