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9-11 Memorial


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How the rest of
the world sees
Key West

Take it easy in Hemingway's Key West
Earthtimes, UK - Jan 7
Is it 4 pm or maybe already 5? Nobody cares much as details like that are unimportant on the island of Key West on the southernmost tip of America.

Diving Santa raises money for children's shelter in Florida Keys
MiamiHerald.com, FL - Dec 21, 2007
Jason Schwenke is donning the Santa suit while going underwater in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.


Coral Reefs Under
 Attack From Global Warming And Acidification Of Oceans

AHN - Dec 13 2007

The world's coral reefs are being killed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday that new research finds carbon emissions are threatening coral reefs. The findings are timely as 2008 is the International Year of the Reef.


Worlds Best
Heading to
Key West

USMCA, GA -
Dec 5, 2007
With weeks to go before the final entry deadline, the entry list for Acura Key West 2008, presented by Nautica is already long on talent and strong on international and national representation. And the traditional last minute crush of entries is yet to descend. It will only get better.








 







 

 

 

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Key West Scuba Diving

NAUI Divemaster (DM)

Would you like to lead dives and dive trips; take certified divers on vacations to the world's best dive sites? Many Divemasters are employed full-time or work independently supervising certified divers during club, store, resort or charter tour and travel activities. As a NAUI Divemaster you enjoy again and again adventures to which you introduce your clients. Another option leading to NAUI Instructor qualification.

OVERVIEW

The NAUI Divemaster rating is the highest NAUI leadership-level certification with the exception of Instructor. The program is designed to train experienced and knowledgeable Key West divers to organize and conduct enjoyable open water dives for certified divers.

QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES

bulletAn active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct dives for certified divers if the diving activities and locale approximate those in which the Divemaster is trained. Additional training, knowledge or experience is necessary for the Divemaster who desires to organize highly specialized activities, such as wreck penetration, cavern or ice dives or enter a new locale.
bulletAn active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct NAUI Recognition (such as International Diver) and Experience Programs (such as Stingray Experience) and award appropriate recognition materials to participants.
bulletAn active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to assist an active-status NAUI Instructor in diving courses.
bulletIf all other prerequisites are met, a current NAUI Divemaster is qualified to enter a NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC). [Attending a NAUI Instructor Preparatory Program (PREP) and NAUI Assistant Instructor certification are recommended prior to attending an ITC.]
What's included:
     All equipment, pool fees, instructor fees, and boat fees.  A signed and completed NAUI Divemaster membership application is issued upon successful completion of the course.
What's not included:
    The NAUI Master Scuba Diver Student Education System and  the NAUI Standards and Procedures Kit are required for this course. Additional diving books are also available at the shop in Key West Florida.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletGeneral. Meet the requirements applying to all Leadership courses. (See “Policies Applying to Leadership Courses.”)
bulletMaterials. (See current guide to NAUI membership.)
bulletDiver Certification. The preferred minimum certification level is NAUI Assistant Instructor. Individuals not possessing the preferred certification may be accepted for training only if they meet the following criteria:
bulletCertification: Certification as NAUI Master Scuba Diver and NAUI Scuba Rescue Diver or their equivalent. Divers with evidence of equivalent training and experience may be enrolled provided they pass the NAUI Master Scuba Diver written examination with a minimum score of 75%.
bulletExperience: Documentation of diving experience with a minimum of 25 logged open water dives. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth and activities.
bulletWaterskills: Ability equivalent to that of a NAUI Assistant Instructor. Skills from the Assistant Instructor standards shall be evaluated if the candidate is not already certified as a NAUI Assistant Instructor.

NAUI DIVEMASTER COURSE

Group $ 500
Private $ 750
TDI Tech DM Rating $ 250

Key West Scuba Diving
 

Clyde's Key West Scuba Diving
 

April 15, 2008