PADI AWARE Specialist

PADI AWARE Specialist introduces divers to the core issues facing the underwater world and the practical actions divers can take. The course focuses on conservation awareness, responsible diving habits, and understanding how divers can contribute to healthier aquatic environments.

You’ll learn how everyday choices—before, during, and after a dive—add up over time. This is a course for divers who want their time underwater to leave a positive footprint.

The Fun Part

The more you understand the underwater world, the more meaningful each dive becomes. You start seeing diving as exploration with responsibility—not just recreation.

What You Learn

• Key conservation challenges in aquatic environments

• Responsible diver behaviors and impact reduction

• How divers can participate in conservation programs

• Building awareness into everyday dive habits

Your Next Adventure

This pairs naturally with Dive Against Debris, Coral Reef Conservation, AWARE Fish ID, and Underwater Naturalist.