Coral Reef Conservation

Coral Reef Conservation course

$350

About the Course

Everyone likes to scuba dive or snorkel in warm, clear water on a vibrant coral reef, yet many people know little about what they're seeing or the importance of reef ecosystems. The Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course helps you appreciate the complexity of these habitats and teaches you how you can help conserve these vital systems.

Learn How to

  • Appreciate the complex nature of life on a reef and how they protect both humans and fish
  • Prevent further decline of coral reefs

Take This Course If You Want to

  • Learn how coral reefs function and why they are so important
  • Get the most out of a visit to a coral reef
  • See the underwater world through new eyes

How to Learn More About Coral Reef Conservation

Overview

This course helps you appreciate the complexity of coral reef habitats and teaches how you can help conserve these vital systems.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

PADI eLearning

No eLearning available.

With Your Instructor

There is no diving required for this course.

Through classroom discussions, you learn: - How coral reefs function and the complex nature of life on a reef. - Why coral reefs are so important. - Why many coral reefs are in serious trouble. - What you can do to prevent further decline. - How the PADI AWARE Foundation unites divers and water enthusiasts to make a difference.

Time commitment: 1 day

After This Course

Certified divers who want to learn about coral reef restoration and try some coral gardening, should search for the PADI Coral Reef Restoration Distinctive Specialty. If you’re a PADI Diver, this conservation specialty course counts toward your Master Scuba Dive rating. Check out more AWARE Specialty courses – Dive Against Debris, Shark Conservation Diver and PADI AWARE Specialist.

Junior Divers