Dive Against Debris

$259.00

PADI Dive Against Debris – Private Course
Turn your dives into conservation action. The PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty teaches you how to safely collect and report marine debris, contributing to global databases that influence ocean protection policies. Training is offered as a private course in Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Pompano.

Why Take the Dive Against Debris Course?

  • Become part of Project AWARE’s global marine debris survey

  • Learn safe debris removal techniques

  • Help protect reefs, wrecks, and marine life

  • Make your dives meaningful by contributing to conservation

What You’ll Learn

  • Debris survey protocols and data collection

  • Safe removal methods without damaging marine life

  • How to report findings to Project AWARE’s global database

  • Awareness of common debris types in South Florida waters

Where We Dive

  • Blue Heron Bridge: Frequent debris site, ideal for surveys

  • Palm Beach reefs: Remove fishing line and plastics from coral habitats

  • Boynton & Pompano wrecks: Practice debris collection in varied environments

Course Structure & Inclusions

  • Knowledge development session (classroom or eLearning)

  • 2 debris collection and survey dives with a certified instructor

  • Data reporting workshop

  • Certification processing and PADI card

PADI Dive Against Debris – Private Course
Turn your dives into conservation action. The PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty teaches you how to safely collect and report marine debris, contributing to global databases that influence ocean protection policies. Training is offered as a private course in Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Pompano.

Why Take the Dive Against Debris Course?

  • Become part of Project AWARE’s global marine debris survey

  • Learn safe debris removal techniques

  • Help protect reefs, wrecks, and marine life

  • Make your dives meaningful by contributing to conservation

What You’ll Learn

  • Debris survey protocols and data collection

  • Safe removal methods without damaging marine life

  • How to report findings to Project AWARE’s global database

  • Awareness of common debris types in South Florida waters

Where We Dive

  • Blue Heron Bridge: Frequent debris site, ideal for surveys

  • Palm Beach reefs: Remove fishing line and plastics from coral habitats

  • Boynton & Pompano wrecks: Practice debris collection in varied environments

Course Structure & Inclusions

  • Knowledge development session (classroom or eLearning)

  • 2 debris collection and survey dives with a certified instructor

  • Data reporting workshop

  • Certification processing and PADI card