 Project AWARE - Environment Courses
We as snorkelers and
divers spend a great deal of time in the water. As a result, we often
are the first to see the short term and long term changes in the aquatic
environment. This makes us uniquely qualified to call
attention to the threats that the underwater world faces. Of course, we
also have a important responsibility to protect the aquatic environment
whenever we interact with it.
These are some of
the reasons why PADI started Project AWARE in 1989. Project AWARE, which
stands for Aquatic World Awareness Responsibility and Education, is
designed to engage snorkelers and divers in activities such as beach
cleanups, establishing marine parks and protected areas, and pushing for
legislative action to protect endangered marine habitats and species.
Aquatic Adventures
is a strong supporter of Project AWARE. Every September we sponsor a
beach cleanup in our local area. We also promote diver responsibility by
teaching the PADI Underwater Naturalist and PADI
Peak Performance
Buoyancy courses on a regular basis. In addition, we also offer the
Project AWARE courses listed below. For more information on Project
AWARE or to find out how you can help protect the aquatic world, see the
Project AWARE website at
http://www.projectaware.com/au.
Project AWARE Courses
The PADI Project AWARE course is designed to
familiarize divers and non-divers with the plight of worldwide aquatic
ecosystems. In this course, participants learn more about the role
Project AWARE plays in protecting worldwide aquatic ecosystems. They
also learn about the importance of, and the interdependent nature of,
worldwide aquatic ecosystems. The course focuses on fisheries concerns,
costal zone management, marine pollution, and what we can do to help
conserve worldwide aquatic ecosystems. By completing the course
knowledge reviews, participants may earn the Project AWARE Specialty
certification.
Course start dates: September 19, 2009 (9:00 a.m.)
Location: Aquatic Adventures, Inc.
Prerequisites: None (No dives are required for this course.)
Certification: PADI Non-Diving Specialty
Books: Electronic download:
AWARE: Our World Our Water
Course cost: $60
Special Offer: $75 for Project AWARE and Coral Reef Conservation for
September 19, 2009 only.
The PADI AWARE — Coral Reef Conservation course
is designed for divers and non-divers who wish to learn more about the
plight of the world's coral reefs. The course describes how coral reefs
function and why they are so important. It also reviews why many reefs
are in serious trouble and what individuals can do to prevent further
decline. Participants will view the Protect the Living Reef
video, and they will be guided through colorful, photo-filled lesson
guides by their PADI instructor. By completing the course knowledge
review, participants may earn the AWARE — Coral Reef Conservation
Specialty certification. Divers completing this course are strongly
encouraged to complete the PADI
Peak Performance Buoyancy course as well.
Course start dates: January 23, 2010 (9:00 a.m.)
Location: Aquatic Adventures, Inc.
Prerequisites: None (No dives are required for this course.)
Certification: PADI Non-Diving Specialty
Books: Electronic download:
AWARE: Our World Our Water
Course cost: $60
Special Offer: $70 for AWARE Coral Reef Conservation and AWARE - Fish
Identification for
January 16, 2010 only.
The AWARE — Fish Identification course is
designed to introduce divers to the most common families and species of
fish found in temperate and tropical waters. Divers learn basic fish
identification and scientific surveying techniques. Through an overview
of Project AWARE and other preservation and research efforts, such as
the REEF Fish Survey Project, divers also learn the importance of
personal involvement in aquatic environment conservation.
Course start dates: January 23, 2010 (1:00 p.m.)
Location: Classroom: Aquatic Adventures. Open Water Dives:
AquaCat Dive Travel (This
course is restricted to international travelers only.)
Prerequisites: PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water Diver or
Equivalent
Certification: PADI Specialty
Books: Adventures in Diving Manual and electronic download:
AWARE: Our World Our Water
Course cost: $45
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