Our 5-Day Fish Monitoring Program is designed for divers who want to take their passion a step further and make a real difference underwater.
Throughout the program, you will learn how to identify marine fish species, conduct structured surveys, and collect scientifically valid data that contributes to global conservation research.
Our program offers flexible start dates, and you can begin on any day of the year, depending on availability. To ensure the best learning experience, a minimum of two participants is required to run the program.
Minimum of 2 participants to confirm the program.
Dive sites are chosen based on daily weather and sea conditions
All divers must complete required SSI medical and liability forms before diving
For divers who haven’t been diving in over 12 months, we require a refresher session before joining a trip.
Proof of certification is required. You must show your diving licence to staff at the store when completing paperwork.
Dive insurance is strongly recommended
Maximum depth and duration are limited according to training standards
By booking this experience, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Cancellations, no-shows, and weather-related changes are handled according to our published policies.
Be over 18 years old.
Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) with a minimum of 15 logged dives
Personal equipment required: mask, snorkel, fins, dive computer, underwater slate, and DSMB
All other dive equipment is included
Not yet Advanced certified? No problem, we can train you up to the required level before starting the program.
6 Survey dives
4/5 divers max per Divemaster
Water, iced tea, fruit and cake
Marine Ecology and Fish ID
E-course
REEF Surveyor Level 2
BCD, Regulator, 3mm wetsuit
SSI Digital Learning materials and REEF survey kit
Mask, snorkel, fins, dive computer, underwater slate, and DSMB
for diving staff
8:30–12:00 | Classroom session
7:20–12:30 | 2 dives
8:30–12:00 | Classroom session
7:20–12:30 | 2 dives
7:20–13:00 | 2 dives
We are a Dive Center in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. We offer Costa Rica's best Scuba diving, Snorkeling tours, Diving courses, Tours & Accommodation packages.
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