The AWARE Fish ID course covers the knowledge and techniques for identifying fish common to the local area. Included in the AWARE - Fish Identification Diver course are the following:

1. The Project AWARE philosophy about protecting worldwide aquatic ecosystems.
2. Fish family groupings and common characteristics of fish species found in the local area.
3. Fish surveying techniques and strategies for collecting valid data.
4. The planning, organization, and procedures for identifying fish families and species while diving.