Why AWARE
- Coral Reef Conservation?
The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty
course teaches divers, snorkelers and nondivers about
the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment.
The course also familiarizes participants with the current
state of the world's coral reefs and how they can help.
What do I need to start?
- No dive certification required
- No minimum age limit
What will I do?
This
non-diving course includes:
- An introduction to Project AWARE
- The importance of coral reefs to marine
ecosystems and coastal areas
- Coral reef biology, association and
competition
- The status of the world's coral reefs
- How participants can help, including
responsible diving and snorkeling practices
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: two
What will I need?
- A.W.A.R.E. - Our World, Our
Water
- Protect the Living Reef Video
Where can I go from here?
You can use this course
to complement your Peak Performance Buoyancy, AWARE
- Fish Identification, Underwater Naturalist or Underwater
Photography Specialty course. In addition, the AWARE
- Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course counts as
one of five Specialty course certifications required
for the Master Scuba Diver certification.
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