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About the Course

Make a difference on every dive by activating your inner citizen scientist. During the Dive Against Debris® Diver Specialty course, you’ll learn how ocean plastic and trash cleanups not only keep your local dive sites healthier, but also how to contribute to a global database that documents our planet’s marine debris problem. Under the guidance of your instructor, you’ll participate in a Dive Against Debris survey and turn your passion for the underwater world into real action.

Join the PADI Torchbearer movement of divers protecting our ocean planet and making every dive count.

What You'll Learn

Identify which objects should and shouldn’t be removed from the ocean
Conduct a survey: Sort, record and report the marine debris you collect
Contribute to PADI AWARE Foundation’s global database

Certification Requirements

Prerequisites
Time
Age
Health

How to Earn your Scuba Diving Certification

Step 1

PADI eLearning®

Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.

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