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PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation

PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation

This course helps you appreciate the complexity of coral reef habitats and teaches how you can help conserve these vital systems.

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.

What the Course Entails

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.

    Course Duration: 3 Days

Course Pre-requisites

  • 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.

  • At least 10 years old.



Course Flow

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.

How Can I Get Started?

The 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.

What is the next adventure?

If you’re scuba diving up high in the mountains you may also want to be prepared with the Dry Suit Diver course.

Holidays featuring this Course

Solo Divers

Siladen Resort & Spa

Indonesia, Siladen Island

Siladen Resort & Spa is a boutique dive retreat in Bunaken, offering luxury villas, a spa, saltwater pool and access to 50+ dive sites, ideal for diving, snorkelling and a tranquil tropical escape.

  • Eco-luxury Dive Resort
  • Set within Bunaken National Marine Park
  • Premium Private Villas w/ Terrace
  • Holistic Wellness Therapies
  • Accessible & Excellent House Reef
  • On-site PADI 5-Star Dive Centre
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Compass Point Dive Resort

Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman

Compass Point Dive Resort is a relaxed beachfront stay in Grand Cayman’s East End, offering condo-style rooms, pools, and a PADI 5-Star dive centre with direct access to world-class reefs and walls.

  • Self-Catering Luxury Condominiums
  • Ideal for Extended Stays
  • Dedicated Diver Training Pool
  • BBQ Areas, Picnic Tables & Fire Pit
  • Free Wi-Fi & Free Parking
  • Ocean Frontiers Dive Centre On-site
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Solo Divers

Hotel Colombo

Azores, Azores

Hotel Colombo is a relaxed hotel on Santa Maria Island, Azores, offering spacious rooms, a pool, terrace bar and easy access to beaches, volcanic landscapes and scenic coastal viewpoints.

  • Set on the Sunny Southern Coast
  • Easy Access to Airport, Harbour, & Beach
  • Rooms for Comfort-focused Island Stays
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool with Sun Terrace
  • Fitness and Basic Leisure Amenities
  • Haliotis Dive Centre Nearby
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Hotel Do Canal

Azores, Azores

Hotel do Canal is a waterfront Azores hotel overlooking Horta Marina and Pico Mountain, offering modern rooms, a sauna, restaurant and a convenient base for whale watching and island exploration.

  • Waterfront Marina Location
  • Atlantic Ocean and Pico Mountain Views
  • French Balcony Rooms & Suites
  • Elegant Restaurant and Bar
  • Free Wi-Fi and Parking
  • Haliotis Dive Centre Nearby
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Hotel Horta

Azores, Azores

Hotel Horta is a hillside Azores hotel with ocean-view rooms, a pool and restaurant, offering easy access to whale watching, hiking and Faial Island’s volcanic landscapes.

  • Hillside Marina Location
  • Large Landscaped Gardens
  • Rooms & Suites with Balcony
  • Restaurant w/ Panoramic Mountain View
  • Conference and Meeting Facilities
  • Haliotis Dive Centre Nearby
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Bandos Maldives

Maldives, Male Atoll

Bandos Maldives is a popular island resort near Malé, offering beach and overwater rooms, multiple dining options, a spa, and excellent snorkelling and diving on a vibrant house reef.

  • Private Island with Turquoise Waters
  • Known as “The Island of Hospitality”
  • Water Villas and Sunset Water Villas
  • Spa, Pool, Gym, Sports, Kids Club
  • Excellent & Accessible House Reef
  • Dive Bandos PADI Dive Centre On-site
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