Who this course is for:
- The certified diver looking for more information on proper spear fishing and fish collection techniques
Course prerequisites:
- SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
- Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
What you can expect to learn:
The SDI Hunter/Collector Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
- Survey of marine life
- Salt water
- Fresh water
- Ecology and conservation
- Ecology
- Salt water
- Conservation
- Collecting techniques
- Where to look
- What to take
- How much to take
- How to take it
- Legal aspects of collecting
- Spear fishing techniques
- Handling of the spear gun
- What fish may be taken
- Limits of taking
- Hazards of spear fishing
- What not to shoot
- Legal aspects of spear fishing
- Spear fishing rules
- Rules by law
- Rules by diving courtesy
- Invertebrate collecting
- Conch, clams, scallops, etc
- Lobster
Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:
- Learn how the collecting device works; for example, how to load and shoot the spear gun
- Use underwater targets for the student to practice shooting, and reloading spear gun underwater
- Teaching how to hunt for lobster, show some of the different habitats in which you may find the species (if conducting this type of hunting and collecting)
- Demonstrate how to collect a certain species, making sure that all local laws are followed
- Enjoy the catch
What’s in it for you?
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:
- The diving activities approximate those of training
- The areas of activities approximate those of training
- Environmental conditions approximate those of training
*Note: Junior divers (ages 10-14) must participate in Hunter/Collector diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.
Also, the SDI Hunter/Collector Diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Development Program.
SDI Hunter/Collector Diver minimum requirements:
- Complete all open water requirements efficiently
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
How to take this course!
- Find your local SDI Dive Center: here