SDI NC Fossil Diver

Course Info

Prerequisites

Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
SDI Open Water Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent
SDI Deep certification or equivalent
SDI Computer Nitrox or equivalent
Required Equipment: Delayed Surface Marker Buoy, Dive Reel, Finger Spool, Audible Signaling Device, Collection Bag

Course Requirements

Demonstrate mature and sound judgement regarding dive planning and execution
Complete all open water requirements satisfactorily including 2 open water fossil dives
Required Equipment: Delayed Surface Marker Buoy, Dive Reel, Finger Spool, Audible Signaling Device

Graduate Qualifications

Conduct open water fossil dives in conditions similar to those experienced in the course
All graduates get a +3" tooth and custom Megalodon decal

The NC Fossil Diver course is designed for the beginner fossil diver. During the course, you will learn basic fossil identification, geological history, and search techniques to help safely maximize your dives. Fossil diving in NC requires divers to descend to depths ranging from 85-105 feet. At those depths, your bottom time is limited. Add to that all the extra tasks required to fossil dive and you can imagine that there is quite a learning curve before you become an efficient fossil diver. Graduates of this course will have a head start over divers that learn over repetitive dives some of the skill taught in the course.