The Project AWARE specialty course is designed to familiarize divers and non-divers with the plight of worldwide ecosystems & what we can do to help protect aquatic resources.

This one day course includes two dives (or two snorkeling sites) to explore the local environment paying particular interest to the plight of local environmental concerns.

*PADI Materials Included:
..PADI AWARE: Our World Our Water Specialty Manual

The coral reef conservation specialty course is designed to educate divers and non-divers to the plight of the worlds coral reefs. The course develops an inimate understanding of the reef ecosystem and why it is so vital for its conservation.

Using Coralwatch, a PADI initiative in conjunction with Queensland University, AUS, you will contribute directly to the conservation of local reefs.

*PADI Materials Included:
..PADI AWARE: Our World Our Water Specialty Manual

On a dive around Koh Tao you can see hundreds of fish. This two dive specialty is designed to enable you to identify a wide variety of fish throughout different diving environments. We provide you with the tools to develop an intimate knowledge and awareness of the aquatic animals with which we share the underwater world.

This course combines ideally with Underwater Photography and Project Aware specialties.

This Specialty course is designed to create a substantial understanding of the aquatic ecosystem. We also endeavor to develop an awareness of the intricate balance of life within reef systems, to evoke a sense of responsibility and to expand your knowledge of aquatic life.

The ECO-DIVER course will open your eyes to the underwater world and you will see it in a whole different light. After this 4-day course you will be certified to join surveys and survey teams around the globe and submit data to their Team scientists.

Dual Certification results from the PADI Project Aware Specialty Course to introduce divers to the plight of worldwide aquatic ecosystems and to describe what they can do to help protect them.

In addition you’ll receive instruction in Project Aware’s Coralwatch Program in conjunction with Queensland University, Australia.

*PADI Materials Included:
..PADI AWARE: Our World Our Water Specialty Manual

This one-day program will introduce you to the Reef Check methods of surveying reefs and collecting data for worldwide research. It will show you the aquatic environment in an entirely different light. We’ll also introduce you to PADI’s Coralwatch Program in conjunction with Queensland University, Australia.

Worldwide aquatic ecosystems are in constant decline and without detailed information into their current health nothing can be done to preserve them. PADI’s Coralwatch program is a very simple coral reef monitoring system which can be undertaken by anyone our for a dive. Learn about the local environment whilst making a valuable contribution to science.