Project AWARE Specialist
The underwater world needs heroes. You can be one of them by championing the causes of the world’s most fragile and important aquatic ecosystems. Sign up for the Project AWARE Specialty course to learn about some of the most pressing problems facing these vulnerable environments and everyday actions you can take to help conserve them. It’s informative, interesting and most importantly, you learn how to make a difference.
Project AWARE Foundation is the dive industry’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the aquatic environment through education, advocacy and action. Besides completing the Project AWARE Specialty course, you can become a partner in the efforts to preserve the underwater environment. Click here to find out how.
The underwater world needs heroes. Be one. Learn how to conserve the aquatic environment.
What do I need to start?
To enrol on the Project AWARE Specialty course you need only have an interest in the aquatic world. There is no minimum age or experience requirement. Divers and nondivers alike enjoy learning about the aquatic environment.
What will I do?
This course covers the information about aquatic ecosystems degradation along with conservation measures to protect aquatic resources including:
• The Project AWARE philosophy about protecting worldwide aquatic ecosystems.
• The importance of an interdependent nature of worldwide aquatic ecosystems.
• Fisheries challenges and sustainability.
• Coral environment overview and inhabitants.
• The role of the diver in protecting aquatic environments.
How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based. However, you can expect to complete the course in less than a day.
How do I book a Project AWARE Specialty Course?
It's easy, with convenient dates and times at our friendly Dive Centre. Just contact us to make the arrangements.
What will I need?
• AWARE Our World, Our Water Manual
• Log Book
What do I bring?
• Yourself
Where can I go from here?
As a Project AWARE Specialist you can enrol on the PADI Open Water Diver course or continue your education through the wide variety of PADI specialty courses. This certification also counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.
