Specialties
PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
Understand what you're really protecting.
Coral reefs are home to over a quarter of all marine life on the planet and protect coastlines from erosion and storms. With this specialty you'll learn why they're called the "rainforests of the sea" and what you can actually do to help them survive.
What you'll learn
How a coral reef works biologically, its role for marine biodiversity, coastlines and local communities, the main threats it faces today, and the practical actions — including individual ones — you can take to support its conservation through PADI AWARE.
Course structure
- Theory: entirely classroom- or eLearning-based, with discussion and materials on coral ecology and conservation.
- No dives required: this is a non-diving course, open to non-certified participants too.
Usually completed in a morning or an afternoon.
Prerequisites
None — open to anyone with an interest in the aquatic world, no certification required.
What's next
A deeper understanding of what you see on every dive, and the chance to become a true ambassador for marine conservation. This certification also counts towards Master Scuba Diver. It pairs well with Underwater Naturalist and Digital Underwater Photographer, to document the state of the reefs you visit.
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