Coral Conservation / Reef Rescue

• Join us in Grenada 2027 for 8 days of learning about conservation and coral!

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

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.

Includes academic material and classroom lecture

Dive Against Debris

Join the world's largest citizen science movement to rid the ocean of marine debris.

⭐ Plus, PADI Women’s Dive Day!
Save the Date for July 18th! Info to be released after the holiday weekend

“More than 250 million tons of plastic are estimated to make its way into our ocean by 2025.  The environmental damage caused by plastic debris alone is estimated at US$13 billion a year. The AWARE flagship program, Dive Against Debris, improves the health of ocean ecosystems through local action while providing valuable information about underwater debris to help inform policy change for global impact.  Divers are often the first to witness human impact on the marine environment and are uniquely positioned to help report, remove and advocate to stop marine debris at its source.”

Shark & Ray Conservation

Join us in Maldives 2026 for great diving and learning about sharks/rays!

“Sharks and rays are essential to healthy marine ecosystems, yet many species are increasingly vulnerable. The AWARE Shark & Ray Conservation Specialty equips divers with the knowledge and skills to understand these incredible animals, the threats they face, and the solutions helping to protect them. More than just a course, this is your opportunity to take part in real-world conservation.

By combining education with action, every diver gets a chance to make a difference, transforming your experience underwater into data that helps shape the future of our ocean.”

Peak Performance Buoyancy

“Excellent buoyancy control is what defines skilled scuba divers. You've seen them underwater. They glide effortlessly, use less air and ascend, descend or hover almost as if by thought. They more easily observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings. You can achieve this, too. The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course improves the buoyancy skills you learned as a new diver and elevates them to the next level.

PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers or higher, who are at least 10 years old, are eligible to take the Peak Performance Buoyancy course.”

Fish Identification

“What was that fish?” is a common question heard after a dive. If you want to be the scuba diver with the answers, instead of the one asking the questions, then take the Fish Identification Specialty course. You'll enjoy your dives even more when you recognize the creatures that you see and can identify the main fish families and their characteristics.

If you're at least 10 years old and a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher, you can enroll in the PADI - Fish Identification course.”

Underwater Naturalist

“Take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course and you'll see new things, even on the most familiar scuba diving sites. Why? Because when know more about symbioses, underwater ecology, and aquatic plant and animal habitats, you notice behaviors and see creatures you may have previously missed. Learn more about the local ecosystem and take a closer look on your next scuba diving adventure.

PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to take the Underwater Naturalist Specialty course.”

PADI AWARE

“Make a difference for yourself and others by learning and applying tips to save the ocean. The PADI AWARE Specialty course equips you with tangible actions and opportunities to bring about positive ocean change.”