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PADI AWARE: Dive Against Debris Specialty Course
Help Protect our precious Blue Planet by Making every Dive Count!
Become an Ocean Hero – Make Every Dive Count!
Want to help protect the ocean but don’t know where to start? The PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty Course empowers you to take action on every dive by learning how to safely remove and report underwater debris. Become part of the global Project AWARE movement and help keep our oceans clean!
Why Take the Dive Against Debris Specialty?
✔ Make a real impact by removing marine debris and protecting marine life
✔ Learn how to conduct official Dive Against Debris surveys
✔ Join a global community of divers fighting ocean pollution
✔ Earn credit toward your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
What’s Involved?
This course combines classroom learning with a hands-on underwater cleanup dive, where you’ll:
✅ Understand Marine Debris – Learn what it is, where it comes from, and how it affects marine ecosystems
✅ Plan a Dive Against Debris Survey – Identify survey sites, use proper equipment, and conduct effective cleanups
✅ Use Photography & Data Collection – Learn what to remove, what to leave behind, and how to report findings
✅ Follow the 5-Step Reporting Process – Ensure your cleanup efforts contribute to global marine conservation
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day – 1 open water dive
- Certification: PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty
- Requirements:
- PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Minimum age: 12 years
What’s Included?
✔ Expert instruction from a PADI Professional
✔ Debris collection gear & safety equipment
✔ Official PADI Certification Card
✔ Contribution to Project AWARE’s global database
What’s Not Included?
✘ Personal dive gear (available for rent if needed)
✘ Transportation to the dive site (if applicable)
Join the Movement – Protect Our Ocean Today!
Take action and be part of something bigger. Enroll in the PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty Course today and start making a difference with every dive.
