Master buoyancy control for better energy efficiency
Learn proper weighting and trim techniques
Practice hovering, gliding, and precise underwater movement
Reduce air consumption and minimize environmental impact
PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Card
Physically and medically fit
Plan and execute deep dives safely
Learn to use dive tables and computers for depth/time management
Manage buoyancy, gas consumption, and deep dive risks
Conduct practical deep dive exercises under instructor supervision
PADI Deep Dive Specialty Card
Physically and medically fit, confident diver
Plan and execute dives in night conditions
Use dive lights and night diving communication signals
Identify nocturnal marine life and observe night-time behaviors
Practice navigation and safety in low-visibility environments
PADI Night Dive Specialty Card
Medically fit and comfortable diving in low light
Learn effective search patterns (circular, U-pattern, expanding square)
Use compass and natural navigation techniques
Employ lift bags and reels to recover small and large objects
Plan and execute a simulated search and recovery mission
PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty Card
Physically and medically fit; basic buoyancy control skills
Learn about marine debris and its environmental impact
Conduct 1–2 open water dives collecting debris data
Use the Marine Debris Identification Guide and Data Card
Earn the PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris Certification Card
Includes dive insurance and full rental equipment (with dive computer)
Recent diving experience (scuba review if no dives in the last 12 months), medically fit to dive
Learn to identify fish families and species
Conduct 2 open water dives focused on fish recognition
Use fish identification slates and logging techniques
PADI AWARE Fish Identification Specialty Card
Introduction to the PADI AWARE Foundation and its mission
Discussion of “10 Tips to Save the Ocean
Interactive activities to promote marine conservation
PADI AWARE Specialty eCard
Understand enriched air (nitrox) and its diving benefits
Learn to analyze and manage oxygen content in tanks
Configure dive computers for nitrox use
Optional practical session for tank analysis
PADI Enriched Air Diver eCard
Learn wreck diving techniques, mapping, and hazard management
Complete 4 wreck dives under instructor supervision
Practice navigation, penetration procedures, and use of reels/lights
PADI Wreck Diver Specialty eCard