PROJECT AWARE – CORAL REEF CONSERVATION COURSE
PROJECT AWARE – CORAL REEF CONSERVATION COURSE
The AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation course educates divers and ocean lovers about the importance of coral reefs. Open to anyone with an interest in marine ecosystems, this non-diving course has no prerequisites or age restrictions. Through classroom discussions, participants learn how reefs function, why they are essential, and what threatens their survival. The course also explores ways individuals can contribute to reef conservation. Project AWARE provides free educational resources to enhance learning. Enrolling in this course helps raise awareness and supports global conservation efforts. Protecting coral reefs starts with knowledge—take the first step today!
Who should take this 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 AWARE – 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.
What will you learn?
Through classroom discussions, you 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 Project AWARE unites divers and water enthusiasts to make a difference.
How can you start learning now?
The AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation course references information in the digital manual – AWARE – Our World, Our Water – downloadable for free on ProjectAWARE.org. Although this manual is not required for the course, you can read the chapter on coral reefs in preparation for meeting with your instructor.
Next Step
Help protect the reefs and earn your next certification:
- Enroll in an AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation course at your PADI Dive Center or Resort.
- Browse the PADI Course Catalog to look for other environment-oriented specialties, such as Project AWARE Specialist, Underwater Naturalist and Peak Performance Buoyancyor other Distinctive Specialties.