PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

6 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate swimming ability required; should be comfortable in water

Overview

Join Kona Honu Divers for a unique dive course that combines skill-building with ocean conservation. Discover how you can make a real impact beneath the waves of Hawaii while enjoying its vibrant reefs.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty

5 Hours • Ages 18+

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Date

Mon, Oct 6

Travelers

2

Adventure Photos

PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty photo 1

About This Adventure

Enhance your diving skills while making a positive impact on the ocean! Join us for a one-day course focusing on buoyancy control and debris removal during two dives in the stunning waters of Kona, Hawaii. Learn to identify and clean debris, and contribute to the Dive Against Debris initiative.

One of the most important skills that differentiates a new diver from a more experienced diver is their buoyancy. Being able to control your buoyancy not only makes it easier to dive and enjoy your time underwater, it also makes you safer! Divers that perfect this important skill glide effortlessly through the water avoiding contact with the bottom and have excellent air consumption. This is one of the best specialties to advance your diving skills and make you a sought after buddy.

This one-day course will be aboard our 46ft custom dive boat, and be conducted in 2 dives with your instructor. This course INCLUDES your eLearning code. Completion of the eLearning is required prior to the course.

Adventure Tips

Use proper buoyancy

Maintain good buoyancy control to effectively remove debris without damaging coral or underwater life.

Check gear beforehand

Ensure your equipment is functioning well to maximize safety and comfort during debris removal dives.

Respect local wildlife

Avoid disturbing marine life and remove debris carefully to protect fragile ecosystems.

Join local initiatives

Participate in community-led reef clean-ups and conservation programs to make a bigger impact.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Hawaiian monk seal
Spinner dolphins

History

The Big Island’s volcanic activity has created diverse underwater habitats that have attracted divers for decades, contributing to Hawaii’s longstanding reputation in marine conservation.

Conservation

Kona Honu Divers emphasizes sustainable practices and supports local reef restoration projects, ensuring the health of Hawaii’s marine ecosystems for future generations.