PADI AWARE Specialty

PADI AWARE Specialty course

$350

About the Course

Make a difference for yourself and others by learning and applying tips to save the ocean. The PADI AWARE Specialty course equips you with tangible actions and opportunities to bring about positive ocean change. Supported by PADI eLearning, this course dismantles the barriers between diving and conservation, making responsible marine conservation accessible to all.

Learn How to

  • Understand and recognize the key ocean threats
  • Take responsible underwater images and build a conservation-focused media presence
  • Engage in conservation action for global impact
  • Become an Eco-Tourist

Take This Course If You Want to

  • Become part of the PADI AWARE movement and protect the underwater world
  • Understand the 10 Tips to Save The Ocean
  • Participate in informative and exciting “Take Action” workshops
  • Develop an action plan for ocean conservation and marine animal protection

How to Earn Your PADI AWARE Specialty Certification

Overview

During the self-study eLearning portion of this course, you’ll learn the 10 Tips to Save the Ocean and how to make a positive impact for the underwater world. Next, turn your passion into purpose by completing the 10 Tips Workshops with a highly trained PADI Professional. You can go to your local dive center and complete the workshops there, or opt for a fully virtual experience via two-way video online learning with participating dive centers/PADI Pros to complete your PADI AWARE Specialty Certification

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

PADI eLearning

The PADI eLearning option makes it easy to fit your ocean conservation coursework into your busy schedule. Complete the independent study section of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device, then connect with your instructor for the 10 Tips Workshop.

Time commitment: 1-2 hours

With Your Instructor

There is no diving required for this course.

You can plan and review your take action workshops and the 10 Tips to Save the Ocean. By following these guidelines, you’ll learn how to: be Ocean AWARE, to respect marine wildlife, become an Eco-Tourist, engage in responsible imagery to inspire others, and become an ocean steward to ensure its health and vitality for future generations.

Time commitment: 1-3 hours

After This Course

The PADI AWARE Specialty course may count toward the elite Master Scuba Diver™ rating – ask your instructor about earning credit. For certified divers, check out other PADI AWARE Specialty courses – Coral Reef Conservation, AWARE Shark & Ray Conservation Course, and the Dive Against Debris® Specialty.

Junior Divers