Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but support roughly a quarter of all marine species — and they're under real pressure. This PADI AWARE specialty teaches you how reef systems work, what threatens them, and how your own diving practices can help rather than harm.
We'll spend time identifying coral types and reef inhabitants, practicing low-impact buoyancy and positioning around reef structures, and talking through what actually helps local conservation efforts — from your own dive habits to supporting programs on the ground here in Honduras.
Coral reef ecology and identification, the major threats reefs face, and low-impact diving techniques that reduce your footprint around fragile reef structures.
No certification prerequisite — open to certified divers of any level, including brand-new Open Water Divers.
Knowledge development, two guided reef dives, and your AWARE Coral Reef Conservation certification.
Want to dive with a deeper understanding of what's beneath you? Let's go.