Let's Go Dive Bonaire
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As scuba divers, we are privileged to explore the beauty of the underwater world—and with that privilege comes responsibility. We are not only visitors to the ocean; we are its protectors, its voice. At Let’s Go Dive Bonaire, we are committed to educating our guests about marine conservation and the actions divers can take to help protect the marine life we are so fortunate to encounter on every dive.
One of those commitments was partnering with Reef Environmental Education Foundation and providing an opportunity for our divers to become part of one of the biggest citizen science programs worldwide, REEF’s Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Through this project, divers help monitor local fish populations, providing critical data that supports the management and conservation of marine ecosystems across the globe. Scientists, researchers, and environmental organizations rely on this information to assess human impact on marine environments and to guide conservation efforts worldwide.
Our team member Dana, a REEF Level 5 Expert Surveyor, can train recreational divers to properly conduct fish surveys during their regular dives. You’ll also learn how to submit the data collected into REEF’s database used by scientists and researchers around the world. The knowledge and training you gain through this program can be used to conduct fish surveys wherever you dive in the world. As marine citizen scientists, you’ll make valuable contributions to reef health—truly giving new meaning to “making your dives count.”
Let’s Go Dive Bonaire is excited to introduce our divers to this rewarding program, offering them the chance to deepen their connection to the ocean, expand their knowledge, and contribute to meaningful marine conservation efforts—one dive at a time.
Are you already a REEF member? Click here to see what free activities we offer.
Programs Offered
1-Day Fish Identification Specialty Course
You’ll start off the morning with a presentation, led by Dana, with a focus on identifying different fish families using characteristics unique to each family with an emphasis on some of the local fish species you will encounter on Bonaire’s reefs. You’ll also learn the best techniques to keep track of the fish you see. After a detailed briefing, you’ll go on two guided shore dives tracking all the fish you just learned about! Following the dives, you will sit down with Dana to discuss what you saw and try to identify some other mystery fish you may have encountered. At the end of the day, you’ll be certified as Fish Identification specialty divers!
Pricing: $250
Minimum Requirements: 10 years of age, Open Water (Junior Open Water) certification
What’s Included:
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2-guided shore dives
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Tanks, weights
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PADI specialty e-card
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Surface interval snacks, water, soft drinks
2-Day Advanced Fish Surveying Program
You’ll start day one with a presentation on basic fish anatomy and the introduction to at least 30 fish species. After a quick fish review, you'll learn how to conduct roving diver techniques for surveying and we’ll go out for two guided shore dives. On day two, you’ll start off with the second half of the presentation learning another 30 fish species and you'll receive an introduction to REEF’s Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Dana will help create your REEF member accounts and proctor the Level 2 REEF survey exam, which you’ll need to pass with an 80%. Afterwards, you’ll go on two guided shore dives and conduct two fish surveys under Dana’s supervision. After the dives, you’ll head back to submit the data on REEF’s website.
Pricing: $450
Minimum Requirements: 10 years of age, Open Water (Junior Open Water) certification
What’s Included:
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4 guided shore dives
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Tanks, weights
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REEF Fish ID Starter Kits
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Optional: PADI Fish ID Certification
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Surface interval snacks, water, soft drinks
Interested in a program to help you achieve Reef Volunteer Surveyor Levels 3, 4 or 5?
Email dana@letsgodivebonaire.com!