Project AWARE Specialty at Underwater Vision
With seventy-one percent of the earth being covered by ocean and the oceans containing some of the most vital aquatic ecosystems in the world, learn how as a scuba diver you can make a difference by becoming an advocate for its protection during your stay in Utila with the Project AWARE Specialty course.
The rewarding thing is that 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 to be the change.
What will 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
How can you start learning now?
You’ll use the digital manual – AWARE - Our World, Our Water – downloadable for free on ProjectAWARE.org, and can start reading now in preparation for meeting with your instructor.
Next Step
If you are interested in becoming an underwater conservationist, you’ll also enjoy these specialty courses:
PADI Underwater Naturalist PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Project AWARE Fish Identification Project AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
