Fish ID at the Solitary Islands: A focused PADI specialty from Coffs Harbour

COFFS HARBOUR WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE

Fish ID at the Solitary Islands: A focused PADI specialty from Coffs Harbour

A concise guide to the PADI Aware Fish ID Course run by Jetty Dive Centre in Coffs Harbour — a 7‑hour specialty (plus self‑study) that pairs digital theory with two boat dives to teach common temperate and tropical fish families.

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Fish ID at the Solitary Islands: A focused PADI specialty from Coffs Harbour.

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Location
Coffs Harbour
Operator
Jetty Dive Centre
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Water Activities
Robert Eric Crews
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Off the coast of Coffs Harbour, the PADI Aware Fish ID specialty by Jetty Dive Centre pairs classroom-style digital study with two boat dives on the Solitary Islands Marine Park to introduce divers to the most common families and species found in temperate and tropical waters.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE DIVE SITES

Two boat dives on the Solitary Islands Marine Park

The course includes two boat dives on the Solitary Islands Marine Park, giving students direct underwater time to apply identification skills in a temperate-to-tropical transition zone.

THE CERT

PADI Aware Fish ID certification and digital e-card

Successful participants receive PADI Aware Fish ID certification registered in the PADI database and a digital certification card (E‑Card).

THE TEACHING

Small-group, instructor-led instruction

The specialty is delivered as small-group, 5‑Star PADI training with digital theory on fish life and local species to support in-water identification work.

What the day feels like

What the course feels like

Expect a focused day combining self‑study and digital theory with guided boat dives: classroom concepts about fish families and local species are immediately reinforced during two supervised dives, giving a practical, hands‑on path to a PADI Aware Fish ID certification.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this specialty suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Certified Open Water diversThis course requires PADI Open Water Scuba Diver certification (or equivalent), so certified recreational divers seeking structured fish‑ID training are an ideal fit.
2
Teens and older learnersThe program accepts participants aged 12 and up, making it suitable for teen divers who already hold appropriate certification.
3
New or uncertified diversNot appropriate — prospective students must already be certified as Open Water divers or equivalent before enrolling.
4
Divers sensitive to weather changesDivers who require rigid schedules should note that open water ocean dives are subject to weather and availability, which can affect planned dives.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

Equipment hire is not included; participants should arrange or bring their own dive equipment if required.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the PADI Aware Fish ID Course?

The course is 7 hours plus required self‑study.

What certification do I need to enroll?

You must hold a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver certification or an equivalent qualification.

How many dives are included?

The course includes two boat dives at the Solitary Islands Marine Park.

Is equipment provided?

Equipment hire is not included; participants should arrange their own gear.

What happens if conditions are poor?

Open water ocean dives are subject to weather and availability; Jetty Dive Centre will contact you with any changes.