"Because scuba diving is a valuable skill for students who are interested in pursuing a career for future studies in field research of marine ecosystems, the Center offers PADI Open Water Diver certification to semester students. Certification takes place during the first two weeks of the program. The course, taught by the Center’s Dive Safety Officer and assisted by PADI Divemasters, introduces students to diving and the environment where they will be learning and researching for the next several months. PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification is also offered to interested students during the semester."
You can find information about certifications on this page: http://www.fieldstudies.org/tci/semester
"Because scuba diving is a valuable skill for students who are interested in pursuing a career for future studies in field research of marine ecosystems, the Center offers PADI Open Water Diver certification to semester students. Certification takes place during the first two weeks of the program. The course, taught by the Center’s Dive Safety Officer and assisted by PADI Divemasters, introduces students to diving and the environment where they will be learning and researching for the next several months. PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification is also offered to interested students during the semester."
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