Course overview

Deepen your reef knowledge with PADI's marine-ecology and fish-ID training in Dahab, learning to read the Red Sea's communities at sites like Eel Garden and the house reef. You start recognising Anthias, parrotfish, pufferfish and the symbiotic partnerships that animate Dahab's coral gardens.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • PADI Fish Identification / AWARE eLearning
  • Red Sea species and family theory
  • Two ecology-focused dives
  • Fish-survey and recording practice
  • Behaviour-observation exercises
  • PADI specialty certification
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The PADI Marine Ecology & Fish ID pathway

PADI delivers this as a Fish ID / Project AWARE specialty via eLearning and two dives, awarding a specialty card with a strong conservation focus.

Where you'll dive in Dahab

Ecology dives use Dahab's biodiverse shore reefs at Eel Garden, Bannerfish Bay and the Lighthouse, where Anthias clouds, parrotfish, pufferfish, garden eels and seahorses show off the Red Sea's reef relationships in shallow, clear water.

Prefer a different certifying agency?SSI Marine Ecology & Fish ID in Dahab →

Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) · 5-7 hours from India.

Where to stay

Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.

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₹800incl. GST