Description
PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris Specialty Course
Be Part of the Solution
Turn your dives into meaningful action for ocean conservation. Learn to safely and effectively remove marine debris while contributing to the world’s largest citizen science marine debris database. At Coral Creek Diving Center, we’ll teach you how to make every dive count in the fight against marine pollution.
Why Take Dive Against Debris?
Become an Ocean Protection Specialist
Marine debris is one of the major challenges facing our oceans today. This specialty course teaches you how to safely remove and document marine debris while maintaining good buoyancy control and protecting marine life. Your data collection contributes to a global database used by scientists and policymakers to create positive change for our oceans.
- Learn professional debris removal techniques
- Contribute to global marine research
- Perfect your buoyancy skills
- Understand marine debris impacts
- Make every dive meaningful
- Join a global community of eco-divers
What You’ll Learn
Conservation in Action
Knowledge Development
Master essential conservation concepts and techniques:
- Marine debris types and their impacts
- Safe debris collection techniques
- Survey and documentation methods
- Data recording protocols
- Equipment selection and use
- Environmental impact assessment
- Marine life protection during cleanup
Specialty Training Dive
Put your knowledge into practice with a focused debris removal dive where you’ll learn:
- Site survey techniques
- Safe debris removal methods
- Data collection and documentation
- Underwater photography for evidence
- Team coordination during cleanup
- Post-dive debris processing and reporting
Making a Real Difference
Your Data Matters
The world’s oceans face unprecedented challenges from marine debris and pollution, with an estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic entering our seas each year. This debris not only threatens marine life through entanglement and ingestion but also breaks down into microplastics that have entered the marine food chain and are now found in the most remote ocean depths. As divers, we have a unique perspective on this crisis – we witness firsthand both the beauty of marine ecosystems and the devastating impact of human debris on underwater environments. Each piece of debris we remove from the ocean potentially saves marine life, from the smallest reef fish to the largest whales, while our survey data helps scientists understand debris patterns and develop effective solutions. Through the Dive Against Debris program, we’re not just cleaning the ocean; we’re contributing to a growing body of research that helps shape conservation policies and inspire positive change in how society views and manages waste.
Every Dive Against Debris survey contributes to a larger purpose:
- Support scientific research on marine debris
- Help identify debris hotspots and sources
- Influence policy decisions
- Track changes in marine debris over time
- Demonstrate the effectiveness of local actions
Specialized Skills You’ll Master
Professional Debris Removal Techniques
The course develops crucial skills for effective marine conservation:
- Survey site mapping and documentation
- Debris removal without damaging marine life
- Proper data recording techniques
- Advanced buoyancy control
- Underwater photography for documentation
- Team coordination during cleanup activities
Required Equipment
Tools for Conservation
In addition to standard scuba equipment, you’ll need:
- Mesh collection bags
- Data recording slate
- Survey tools
- Cutting tools (when appropriate)
- Camera (optional but recommended)
- Gloves for protection
All specialized equipment is provided by our dive center.
Course Prerequisites
Ready to Make a Difference?
- PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification)
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Good buoyancy control
- Passion for ocean conservation
Beyond the Course
Ongoing Conservation Activities
After certification, you can:
- Organize your own Dive Against Debris surveys
- Join regular cleanup activities at our dive center
- Contribute data to global research
- Participate in local conservation initiatives
- Educate others about marine debris impacts
Ready to Protect Our Oceans?
Start Making a Difference Today
Join the global movement of divers working to protect our oceans. Learn how to effectively remove marine debris while contributing to important research that helps create positive change for marine environments.
Questions about marine conservation diving? Our experienced instructors are here to help you understand how you can make a difference underwater. Contact us today to learn more about the Dive Against Debris Specialty course or to schedule your training.
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