PADI Project AWARE Specialty Course

Why Project AWARE Specialty course?

If you want to learn about the plight of worldwide aquatic ecosystems and how you can protect them, this Specialty course is for you. This non-diving Specialty course may also be conducted in conjunction with other PADI Specialty Diver courses.

What do I need to start?

• No dive certification required
• No minimum age limit

What will I do?

You'll learn about aquatic ecosystem degradation and the conservation measures protecting aquatic resources. This includes:

• The Project AWARE philosophy
• The importance and interdependence of worldwide aquatic ecosystems
• Current issues regarding fisheries, coastal zone management and marine pollution
• The status of several critically degraded marine environments
• How you can help

How long will it take?

• Recommended Course Hours: four

What will I need?

• AWARE, Our World, Our Water

Where can I go from here?

The Project AWARE Specialty course certification counts as one of five Specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba Diver certification. For more information on the aquatic environment and how you can help, drop by your local PADI Dive Center or Resort.