PADI AWARE: Coral Reef Conservation Specialty

Key Largo, Florida

PADI AWARE: Coral Reef Conservation Specialty

Starting at $265 || PADI AWARE: Coral Reef Conservation Specialty

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Fri, Oct 3

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About This Adventure

Dive into the wonders of coral reefs with the PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course. Over a full day, you'll learn about the vital role of reefs, their challenges, and how to protect them, complemented by an engaging classroom session and two exhilarating dives. Join passionate divers in making a difference!

Appreciate the complexity of these habitats and learn how you can help conserve these vital systems.

Rate

PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Specialty || $265 + tax - Classroom Session + Two Tank Dive with Scuba Gear

Course Duration

One FULL Day

About

To enroll in this course:

Student MUST be minimum, a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver and AT LEAST 12 years old.
Student's last dive must be within 12 months.
Student must complete a medical questionnaire and if necessary, see a physician to confirm you are fit to dive.

At the end of your classroom session and two open water dives, you will be able to explain:

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.

How to get started:

You can start now by call the dive shop (305) 451 3252 to confirm availability and to schedule.

What will your schedule look like?

This course involves a 1.5 to 2 hour presentation on our Coral Reefs.

10:00AM to 11:30AM/12PM: Coral Reef AWARE Interactive Presentation
12:15PM to 4:45PM: Shallow 2 tank dive trip

Divers are REQUIRED to wait 18 hours after scuba diving before flying on a plane.

What Will Silent World provide?

Professional staff members and instructors to guide you through your course.
All the scuba related equipment you need for the duration of the course. To include: mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy control device (BCD), regulator set, scuba tanks, and weights.
Price includes - Everything you need to become certified: PADI Professional Instructor, classroom presentation, two open water dives and scuba related equipment.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Hydrated

Stay well hydrated before and after dives to avoid dehydration in the warm Florida climate.

Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect your skin without harming the reef by choosing biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen products.

Maintain Buoyancy Control

Practice excellent buoyancy to avoid accidental contact with fragile coral formations during dives.

Bring Waterproof Notes

Carry waterproof notepads for jotting down observations and conservation actions during dives.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Green sea turtles
Spotted eagle rays

History

Key Largo has a rich maritime history, historically supporting fishing and wreck diving, which contributes to its vibrant underwater habitats.

Conservation

Silent World partners with local organizations to support coral restoration projects and promote sustainable marine tourism in the Florida Keys.

PADI Coral Reef Conservation in Key Largo, FL

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