The PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty course can start you on your journey as a citizen scientist. Under the guidance of your instructor, you’ll participate in a Dive Against Debris survey and turn your passion for the underwater world into real action.

Take This Course If You Want to

• Become a citizen scientist for marine conservation

• Learn how you can truly make a difference for our oceans

• Keep your local dive sites clean from ocean plastic and debris

Learn How to

• Identify which objects should and shouldn’t be removed from the ocean

• Conduct a survey: Sort, record and report the marine debris you collect

• Contribute to PADI AWARE Foundation’s global database

What Qualifications Do I Need To Start?

PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver, PADI Freediver^tm or PADI Advanced Mermaid^tm (or qualifying certification) and be at least 10 years old.