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Tsunami Scuba Okinawa is famous for its spectacular diving locales, and those interested in diving should check out Tsunami Scuba for all their diving needs. Tsunami Scuba trains hundreds of divers each year, introducing them to an exciting new world. Divers can also rent gear, purchase the latest scuba equipment, get tank refills and more.
Classes Tsunami Scuba offers PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certifications via a wide variety of courses and dive services. Dive classes are held year-round at all locations. New divers begin their adventure with an Open Water Diver course. In this course, divers will learn about the essential skills, important safety practices and necessary equip-ment for scuba diving along with its care. After Open Water Diver certification, interested divers can join an Advanced Open Water class or other courses offered by Tsunami Scuba such as Night Diver, Deep Diver or Nitrox Diver. To learn more about sea creatures that may be encountered, sign up for a Project AWARE Fish Identification course. Or, learn more about the coral reefs by taking the AWARE Coral Reef Conservation course. Other specialty diver courses include Wreck Diving and Peak Performance Buoyancy, both of which help hone diving skills. Instructors are also able to offer Underwater Photography courses. While there is plenty to see just a few steps from shore, many great dive sites are only accessible by boat. Fortunately, interested divers may book a charter boat with Tsunami Scuba. The Boat Diver course is the
perfect place to begin finding these hidden treasures. In Deep Diver, divers learn to organize and safely make dives as deep as 130ft. Frequent divers may consider the Equipment Specialist class to learn about routine maintenance, proper storage and handling and discover the latest in scuba technology. Moreover, divers can learn how to better navigate the ocean floor when searching for nocturnal sea life on a night dive. Tsunami Scuba also offers courses that focus on safety. In the Rescue Diver class, divers learn to identify potential problems, render first aid and assist in diver rescues. There is also an Emergency First Response (EFR) course that covers basic CPR, first aid and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). In
addition to these courses, an Oxygen Provider course is available. Want to earn some additional money while enjoying the underwater world? Take your diving to a whole new level with Tsunami Scuba’s professional development courses, starting with Divemaster and continuing through Master Scuba Diver Trainer. A variety of courses are offered from beginner all the way through instructor level. As a PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center, Tsunami Scuba can meet all diving-education needs. Some courses depend on the availability of instructors, so interested divers should ask for details on specialty courses. For the best diving adventures and other dive-related info, check out mccsokinawa.com/scuba. OKINAWA GUIDE 2021–2022 | 115
