Jump in to a new Adventure

Scuba diving is a way to explore the underwater world in new and different ways. PADI Specialty Diver courses teach you new techniques and give you the tools to enhance your exploration. At Nicks Scuba Squad we offer a big variety of specialties and distinctive specialties. Down below are some examples of our most popular Specialties. (Keep reading more about the rest of the specialties we offer , on the list a the bottom of the page).

AWARE – Shark Conservation Diver

One of the big part of Nicks Scuba Squad commitment to the environment is our goal to educate divers and non divers of all levels how sharks are crucial to marine ecosystems, yet sharks are in a global decline. Learn about the value of sharks and what is causing the rapid loss of shark populations.

Night Diver

Probapbly one of our most popular specialties , because everyone ones to see the reef come alive and see the creatures that only come out during the night.  The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you’ve been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. The scene changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge. If you’ve wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down.

Deep Diver 

One of the most chosen specialty by divers and very easy to take after your PADI Advance Open Water course. The lure of the deep. There’s something exciting and mysterious about exploring deeper dive sites while scuba diving. Sometimes it’s a wreck that attracts you below 18 metres/60 feet, and on wall dives it may be a giant fan or sponge. Whatever it is, to scuba dive with confidence at depths down to 40 metres/130 you should take the PADI Deep diver specialty with NSS.

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Excellent buoyancy control is what defines skilled scuba divers. You’ve seen them underwater. They glide effortlessly, use less air and ascend, descend or hover almost as if by thought. They more easily observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings. You can achieve this, too. The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course improves the buoyancy skills you learned as a new diver and elevates them to the next level.

Enriched Air Diver

The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is PADI’s most popular specialty scuba course. Why? Because scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to become an enriched air diver.

Emergency Oxygen Provider 

Knowing how and when to use emergency oxygen is a great skill to have and means you’re ready to help others should the need arise. Becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider lets you breathe easy knowing that you can recognize scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen, and are prepared to offer aid. At NSS if you take the rescue diver course we will also teach you the O2 provider.

Digital Underwater Photographer

Everyone wants to take memories from there dives, Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and with so many underwater cameras to choose from, it has become easier and more fun than ever to capture images of your underwater scuba adventures. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly, whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a sophisticated dSLR like a pro.

Invasive Lionfish Tracker

This being one of the most fun specialties , the lionfish native to the Pacific Ocean, 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.

Other Specialties we teach at Nicks Scuba Squad

Tec Rec Gas Blender
Self Reliant Diver
Wreck  Diver
Underwater Navigator Diver
Diver Propulsion Vehicle (scooter)
Sidemount Diver
Underwater Videographer
Search and Recovery
Dry Suit
Drift Diver
Multilevel Diver
Altitude Diver
Delayed Surface Marker Buoy
Boat Diver
Underwater Naturalist
Aware Fish Identification
Project Aware Specialty
AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
Care For Children
Care for Children w/AED

Distinctive Specialties

Full Face Mask
Sea Turtle Awareness
Dive Against Debris
Coral watch Coral Health Chart diver
Spiegel Grove Diver

Materials

For the specialty course you will need to purchase the specialty manuals or crew packs. In some cases there is E-learning and touch versions.

Prerequisites

All specialties have different requirements , don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions at Nicolas@nicksscubasquad.com . Also remember that if you have taken a adventure dive or chosen any of the specialties during the PADI Advance Open Water course this will count as the first dive of your specialty.