PADI Courses >> PADI AWARE Specialty Course
Dive with Purpose
The PADI AWARE Specialty is about more than exploring the ocean—it’s about protecting it. This program empowers divers to become ocean stewards, teaching you how to take action for conservation both above and below the surface.
Course Overview
Through knowledge development and practical projects, you’ll learn about today’s most pressing marine conservation issues and discover how divers can make a difference. This course is flexible, allowing for classroom sessions, discussions, and in-water activities that highlight local challenges and global solutions.
What You’ll Learn
Why Take This Course with Epic Diving?
At Epic Diving, conservation is woven into everything we do. From shark conservation efforts to reef protection, we believe every dive can help protect the ocean. By taking the PADI AWARE Specialty with us, you’ll gain knowledge, tools, and real-world inspiration to become part of the global movement safeguarding our blue planet.
Prerequisites & Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions:
It’s a conservation-focused course designed to educate divers about ocean challenges and inspire action for protection.
It can! While some versions are classroom-based, at Epic Diving we combine learning with ocean experiences to bring the lessons to life.
The AWARE Specialty is usually completed in one day with flexible scheduling.
No. As long as you’re Open Water certified, you can enroll. This course is about conservation, not advanced dive skills.
You’ll receive the official PADI AWARE Specialty Diver certification, showing your commitment to ocean stewardship.
Be an Ocean Advocate
Your voice matters, and this course will help amplify it.
Join the Global Effort
By completing the PADI AWARE Specialty, you’ll be part of a worldwide community of divers working to protect the ocean.
Take the Next Step
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