AWARE SHARK CONSERVATION
Sharks are an essential part of a healthy ocean. This course explores why they are vulnerable, the importance of a healthy shark population, managing threats and how to take action to protect them.
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COURSE DETAILS:
Love sharks? Scared of sharks? Or do you just want to know more about them? Enroll in an AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty course and discover the value of sharks to marine ecosystems and economies. You'll learn more about the causes of declining shark populations and the actions you can take to become a knowledgeable and passionate shark defender. By being informed, you can dispel misconceptions and act to protect sharks. Sharks need you!
At the end of your classroom session and two open water dives, you will be able to explain:
The conservation status of sharks, why they are unique and vulnerable, and the importance of healthy shark populations.
How to manage threats to sharks, recognize the value of sharks and remove barriers to conservation.
Actions you can take to protect sharks and how joining a global movement of divers can help to protect sharks.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Diver Center Course Fee (value $218)
A highly trained instructor
Use of all equipment
Classroom session
Two (2) Open water dives including a shark observation dive site
National park entry
Snacks and drinks on the boat
PADI certification
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
A PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
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High-Quality Equipment & Facilities
Scuba diving equipment allows you to visit the underwater world by making it possible to breathe, see, and move comfortably while below the surface. It is important that all our equipment including our compressors are fully maintained and regularly checked for both your comfort and your safety. We want to make sure that you are fully comfortable and confident with our equipment. To help, we offer opportunities to practice in our on-site pool, or we provide refresher classes for experienced divers who haven't been in the ocean for a while.
Environmental Responsibility
At our center, we take this responsibility seriously. We are proud members of Green Finns and PADI Aware ambassadors. In addition, we collaborate with the Saving Our Sharks Foundation and run our own Ambassadors Del Mar initiative. This initiative is focused on providing children and fishermen on the island with the opportunity to learn about conservation and diving.
