PADI Dive Against Debris

PADI Dive Against Debris

Activate your inner citizen scientist. Learn to survey and clean up marine debris, and contribute data that documents our planet's ocean plastic problem.

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About the Course

Make a difference on every dive by activating your inner citizen scientist. During the Dive Against Debris® Diver Specialty course, you'll learn how ocean plastic and trash cleanups not only keep your local dive sites healthier, but also how to contribute to a global database that documents our planet's marine debris problem. 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.

Join the PADI Torchbearer™ movement of divers protecting our ocean planet and making every dive count.

What You'll Learn

Certification Requirements

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Prerequisites

PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver, PADI Freediver, or PADI Advanced Mermaid (or qualifying certification)

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Time

PADI eLearning: 2–4 hours. Entire course: 1–2 days

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Age

10 years or older

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Health

Good physical health

How to Earn a Dive Against Debris Certification

Learn the principles of marine debris survey and reporting through online independent study, then put it into action with your PADI Instructor by participating in a real Dive Against Debris survey.

Step 1

PADI eLearning

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.

  • •eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours
Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.

Under your instructor's guidance, you'll participate in a Dive Against Debris survey — safely collecting marine debris, recording what you find on a standardized data sheet, and reporting it to the global database that supports ocean conservation.

  • •Total time commitment: 1–2 days

Dive Against Debris FAQs

The cost of ocean cleanup varies widely depending on the scale, technology, and location of the project. Large-scale initiatives like The Ocean Cleanup, which targets plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, have estimated budgets in the tens of millions of dollars. Their first operational cleanup system reportedly cost over $20 million USD to develop and deploy. Smaller-scale coastal cleanups, often organized by NGOs or community groups, can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars per event depending on logistics, equipment, and volunteer support. Funding for ocean cleanup efforts often comes from a mix of public donations, government grants, and corporate sponsorships. While expensive, the long-term environmental and economic benefits of reducing marine pollution—including improved marine biodiversity and healthier ecosystems—can outweigh the costs. The financial investment in ocean cleanup is a critical component of the broader effort to combat marine plastic pollution and protect ocean health globally.

The Javascuba Difference

For more than 20 years, Javascuba has educated divers of all levels, guided by strict PADI standards and uncompromising safety. Beyond training, we've transformed diving from a sport into an adventurous lifestyle — opening the door to the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world.

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Authorized Dive School

20+ Years

PADI Recognized

1,500+

Certified Divers

Ready to make every dive count?

Contact our team to enroll in the PADI Dive Against Debris course and confirm pricing.

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