
About the Course
Everyone likes to scuba dive or snorkel in warm, clear water on a vibrant coral reef, yet many people know little about what they're seeing or the importance of reef ecosystems. The Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course helps you appreciate the complexity of these habitats and teaches you how you can help conserve these vital systems.
Anyone who has an interest in the aquatic world can take this course. There are no prerequisites or age restrictions and no water sessions are required to earn this non-diving certification.
Why take this course
Discover more about the fascinating lifecycle of a reef
Understand how these complex organisms play a key part in the global lifecycle of our planet
Understand the issues being faced by our planets coral reefs
What you'll learn
How coral reefs function and the complex nature of life on a reef.
Why coral reefs are so important.
Why many coral reefs are in serious trouble.
What you can do to prevent further decline.
How the PADI AWARE Foundation unites divers and water enthusiasts to make a difference
Course Prerequisites
There is no minimum age for this course - we welcome anyone who can meet the performance requirements to sign up.
There are also no course prerequisites; just a desire to learn.
Equipment & Extra Cost
None - land based course
After the course...
Are you a diver? If so why not learn more and make a real difference in our PADI Dive Against Debris course where you'll complete surveys, collect marine debris and record your findings.
Land based buddy? Why not attend our PADI AWARE course where we discover the steps you can take to make a difference to our planet
Medical Requirements
None - land based