Native to the Pacific Ocean, lionfish are progressively invading the north-western Atlantic and the Caribbean, where they have no natural predators. Learn what action is needed to control the lionfish population and, during two scuba dives, learn practical ways to safely and humanely capture and euthanize these fish. What you will learn You will learn the techniques involved in the usage of Lionfish removal systems, primarily the ELF Lionfish removal tool, and Lionfish containment devices, such as the Zookeeper™, within recreational limits, the use of the “Spotter” and “Hunter” method of Lionfish removal, how to avoid disturbing delicate marine life while hunting Lionfish, how to safely hunt & handle Lionfish and how to avoid being stung by a Lionfish. Performance Requirements PADI Lionfish Hunter specialty course certification training is typically conducted with a brief classroom session and Lionfish removal tool workshop, followed by open water training dives. To achieve certification, you will need to: Participate in the classroom training session and complete the Lionfish Hunter Knowledge Review provided by your instructor. Participate in the Lionfish Removal Tool Workshop. Complete (2) Lionfish Hunter training dives with a PADI Lionfish Hunter Instructor REQUIREMENTS Minimum Age: 15 years old. Certified PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. Medically fit for diving. Medical Questionnaire Because this is dive training, there is a medical form involved. You need to be fit for diving before you start your course. Contact us for more information. Time Commitment: approx 1 day.

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240 Minutes