BSA Underwater Naturalist Specialty

Get a better understanding about the local ecosystem and the differences between terrestrial and aquatic worlds. See new things, even in the most familiar dive sites.

You will develop knowledge, and observation skills to learn more about why some creatures behave the way they do and what their role is in the marine or aquatic ecosystem. Look closer to see more on your next dive. Look for symbioses, predator/prey and other relationships between aquatic plant and animal life. Learn not just what fish and animals are, but how they interact with each other and the environment.

Pick the week you arrive at Camp from the available dates below. Takes about 1.5 hours in total.  

Your session will be based on your schedule once you get to camp. Come to the dive locker with your paperwork and your availability on the first day you arrive to schedule your session. Make this one of the first things you firm up once at camp. Do not wait! Preference will be given to participants who are pre-registered before their week at camp vs. participants who sign up while at camp.

Note: we include your educational materials (manual) and your certification card with 2 training dives depending on your program. Proof of certification required and check out dive (DLD-1) before any Rugged Specialty program is required. You must already be registered to attend Camp.

Note: you must already be registered to attend Camp.

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