Dive Against Debris with Nike Diving in Mazzarò, Sicilia
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have good overall fitness and basic scuba skills for safe debris removal activity.
Overview
Join Nike Diving in Mazzarò, Sicilia, to enhance your diving skills while tackling ocean debris. This specialty dive combines underwater adventure with meaningful marine conservation in a Mediterranean hotspot.
Specialty Dive against Debris
course for certified divers • 2 days • from 15 years old
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About This Adventure
Enhance your diving skills while making a positive impact on the ocean with the Dive Against Debris® Diver Specialty course. Learn to collect and document marine litter, contributing to global conservation efforts. Join a community of passionate divers dedicated to protecting our seas and turn every dive into meaningful action.
Enhance your diving skills while making a positive impact on the ocean with the Dive Against Debris® Diver Specialty course. Learn to collect and document marine litter, contributing to global conservation efforts. Join a community of passionate divers dedicated to protecting our seas and turn every dive into meaningful action.
Adventure Tips
Check Dive Conditions Before Booking
Sea conditions in Mazzarò can change rapidly; ensure calm waters for safe debris collection.
Bring a Waterproof Slate
Recording debris underwater is easier with a durable, legible slate supplied or brought along.
Maintain Buoyancy Control
Precise buoyancy prevents accidental disturbance of fragile marine life and seabed habitats.
Use Gloves for Debris Collection
Wearing gloves protects hands from sharp objects during underwater cleanup efforts.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean damselfish
- Octopus vulnera
History
Taormina and Mazzarò’s waters have been integral to local fishing culture for centuries, with traditional methods coexisting alongside modern marine conservation.
Conservation
Nike Diving’s Dive Against Debris® course directly contributes to preserving the fragile Mediterranean marine ecosystem, combating plastic pollution through community action.
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Adventure Hotspots in Taormina
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Scuba Diving Equipment
Basic dive gear including mask, fins, regulator, and BCD are necessary for this underwater activity.
Dive Gloves
Protect your hands from sharp marine debris during collection.
Underwater Slate or Dive Computer with Logging Capability
Used to document debris types and quantities to support conservation data.
Exposure Suit (Wetsuit or Drysuit)
Protects against cooler water temperatures typical outside of summer months.
spring|fall|winter specific