Becoming a scuba diver is like participating in one of the greatest scavenger hunts in the world. You never know what you're going to find when you go underwater, and even when you go back to the same place, things will be different.

Diving in an ongoing educational progress. Some of the learning is formal and takes place in a classroom, pool, or ocean. And some of it is informal and will be picked up without benefit of a formal class.

The process starts with what's known as an Open Water or Basic entry-level class. These classes are designed for people interested in earning a certification card so they can begin exploring and discovering our underwater world firsthand.

Since we closed our retail storefront back in December, 2006, we haven't been doing any group Open-Water classes because the logistics are too daunting. (But we'd be happy to refer you to another qualified facility if you want to get certified in a group setting.) However, our instructors are still available to do private scuba lessons. Just give us a call and we'll be happy to set you up.

Continuing education classes are aimed at people who are already certified divers (whether through us or another store or organization) who want to improve their skills and learn more about this fascinating sport. After years of teaching thousands of divers, we've noticed that people seem to graviate to three c;lasses in -particular. They are:

• Navigation (since it's nice to know how to get back to where you started)
• Fish ID (since it's nice to know what you're seeing underwater)
• Photo workshop (since a lot of people have cameras -both still &/or video - nowadays)

We offer one of these classes at least once each month, usually on a Wednesday evening. Plus you can keep an eye on TWARS (This Week at Reef Seekers) and this website for the latest information.

In the meantime, if you'd like to know a little bit more about basic Open water Classes generally, clock on the left link below. And if you'd like some more info on our three classes once you're certified, click on the right link below.