SPECIALTY DIVER SERIES
Project AWARE-Coral Reef Conservation
You do NOT need to be a certified diver, and there is NO minimum age to take the AWARE - Coral
Reef Conservation specialty course. The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course
teaches divers, snorkelers and nondivers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine
environment. The course also familiarizes participants with the current state of the world's
coral reefs and how they can help.
This non-diving course includes:
An introduction to Project AWARE
The importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas
Coral reef biology, association and competition
The status of the world's coral reefs
How participants can help, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices
You can use this course to complement your Peak Performance Buoyancy, AWARE - Fish
Identification, Underwater Naturalist or Underwater Photography Specialty course. In addition,
the AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course counts as one of five Specialty course
certifications required for the Master Scuba Diver certification.
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