Project AWARE General Specialty

• Duration: 1 day
• Number of dives: 2
• Prerequistes: See below
• Cost: Click for price list

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.

Project Aware Courses

• Project AWARE General Specialty Course
• Project AWARE: Fish Identification Specialty
• Project AWARE: Coral Reef Preservation

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. You can also take two other Project AWARE specialties.