The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced that its PADI AWARE Specialty course is now available as an eLearning programme.
Developed for divers and non-divers alike, the course is designed to give people who are interested in marine conservation a guide to bringing about positive ocean change.
Taking around two hours to complete, the AWARE eLearning Specialty is suitable for all age groups and intended to make learning about responsible marine conservation easy, fun and accessible.
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The course can be completed at the participant’s own pace – either online or offline – using a computer or mobile device. The programme includes information about the problems facing the world’s oceans and what actions a person can take to help safeguard the underwater world for future generations.
The self-study eLearning portion of the course provides participants with PADI’s ‘Ten Tips to Save the Ocean’, which can be followed by a practical ‘Ten Tips Workshop’ with a local PADI Dive Center in order to complete the PADI AWARE Specialty Certification. The workshop can be attended in-person, or as a virtual experience through online video-based learning with participating dive centres.
PADI says that by following these guidelines, ‘you will learn how to be Ocean AWARE, to respect marine wildlife, and become an “Eco-Tourist”. This means travelling with the intent to see the natural beauty of a location while learning about local customs and minimising your environmental impact.
‘[The course] will teach you how to identify the most sustainable tour operators in a region, and you will learn how to take responsible underwater images to inspire others and become an ocean steward to ensure its health and vitality for future generations.’
A portion of the proceeds from every PADI AWARE course funds the AWARE Foundation’s conservation work to remove marine debris, secure protection for sharks and rays, expand marine protected areas, and support local grantees.
The PADI AWARE Specialty eLearning course is currently priced at £33.00 Contact your local PADI Dive Centre to find out more.
