Project AWARE Specialist
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Project AWARE Specialty
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.
The Fun Part
You can make a difference
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.
What You Learn
Project AWARE Foundation is the scuba diving industry’s leading nonprofit environmental 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.
You learn about:
- The ocean commons and coastal zone issues.
- Fisheries challenges and sustainability.
- Coral environment overview and inhabitants.
- The role of the scuba diver in protecting aquatic environments.

Visit Project AWARE Foundation to download your copy today.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
Your Next Adventure
If you are interested in becoming an underwater conservationist, you’ll also enjoy these specialty courses:
- PADI National Geographic Diver
- AWARE Fish Identification
- Coral Reef Conservation
- Underwater Naturalist
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Digital Underwater Photography
- Underwater Videographer
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Note: Only courses I can teach are detailed on this site. For more information on higher level courses please visit PADI.com. Come back and consult this chart often as I will continue my education and make more courses available as time goes by.
PADI Scuba Certification Cards
The most respected and sought after scuba credentials in the world
Your scuba diving certification card is proof that you’ve successfully completed your PADI training. If you have your card, you can even start scuba diving today or refresh your dive knowledge. Check out the complete list of PADI Courses I can teach in the sidebar to the right.
Whether you want to replace your lost card or update your photo and/or your contact information, purchase a limited edition or Project AWARE card, or you’re inquiring about your card that has yet to arrive – Just go to PADI.com and follow the online steps.
