Course overview

The PADI Fish Identification specialty helps you put names to the residents of Sharm El Sheikh's reefs, where the Red Sea hosts around a thousand fish species. On dives at sites like Near Garden you learn the major families and how to recognise clownfish, anthias, butterflyfish and more. It deepens your appreciation of every reef you visit.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • PADI eLearning fish identification theory
  • Two reef identification dives
  • Fish family recognition practice
  • Survey and logging techniques
  • Behaviour observation
  • PADI Fish Identification specialty card
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The PADI Marine Ecology & Fish ID pathway

PADI teaches Fish Identification through eLearning and two dives, issuing the specialty card and linking to Project AWARE's reef-monitoring and conservation initiatives.

Where you'll dive in Sharm El Sheikh

Species-rich Sharm reefs such as Near Garden and Ras Katy show off clownfish, anthias, butterflyfish, angelfish and lionfish among the coral, part of the Red Sea's roughly 1000 fish species. Clear 20-30m visibility makes spotting and identifying them straightforward.

Prefer a different certifying agency?SSI Marine Ecology & Fish ID in Sharm El Sheikh →

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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