PADI AWARE Specialty
Join the PADI AWARE Specialty course to learn how to protect the ocean.
About the Course
Make a difference for yourself and others by learning and applying tips to save the ocean. The PADI AWARE Specialty course equips you with tangible actions and opportunities to bring about positive ocean change.
Supported by PADI eLearning®, this course dismantles the barriers between diving and conservation, making responsible marine conservation accessible to all.
A portion of the proceeds from every PADI AWARE Foundation™ course funds AWARE's critical conservation work to remove marine debris, secure protection for sharks & rays, expand marine protected areas, and support local grantees.
What You'll Learn
- ✓Tangible actions and opportunities for positive ocean change
- ✓How diving and conservation connect in everyday practice
- ✓Marine debris removal and ocean advocacy fundamentals
- ✓How PADI AWARE Foundation supports sharks, rays, and marine protected areas
Certification Requirements
Prerequisites
None — any diving experience level (including none). Passion for saving the ocean is all you need.
Time
PADI eLearning: 1–2 hours. Entire course: 1–2 days
Age
Any age
Format
Available via eLearning or two-way video conference from home
How to Earn a PADI AWARE Specialty Certification
Complete the PADI AWARE Specialty course through online independent study — learning practical ways to protect the ocean — then connect with your instructor to discuss how you can take conservation action in your community.
PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit conservation 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 when you have a question or are ready to complete the course.
- •eLearning time commitment: 1–2 hours
With Your Instructor
ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop may charge fees for instructor time and certification processing.
Work with your instructor to apply what you've learned — exploring tangible actions you can take to protect the underwater world, whether or not you are a certified diver.
- •Total time commitment: 1–2 days
PADI AWARE Specialty FAQs
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.
PADI #36135
Authorized Dive School
20+ Years
PADI Recognized
1,500+
Certified Divers
Ready to protect the ocean?
Contact our team to enroll in the PADI AWARE Specialty course and confirm pricing.