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Sea Turtle
AWARENESS COUrse

Learn how our actions as humans and divers directly affect our sea turtle population, nesting habits, and well-being

Course Objective:

 Learn basic sea turtle identification, how to record sightings and conservation steps you can take.

Prerequisites: 

  • ​12+ years old

  • PADI Junior Open Water or higher

  • Complete the DIVER MEDICAL - Participant Questionnaire. Read the form carefully. If you are able to answer "YES" to any of the questions, a Physician must SIGN OFF and give APPROVAL for you to participate in diving activities.

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sea turtle awareness

​What is Involved?

  • (2) - Open Water Dives

  • Become familiar with the role of Project AWARE in preserving the aquatic environment.

  • Introduce sea turtle species common in temperate or tropical waters.

  • Provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify turtles and record sightings.

  • Inform you about the decline of sea turtle populations, importance of sea turtles to marine biodiversity and what you can do to reduce the loss of sea turtles worldwide.

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​Required Course Materials:​

  • All course materials will be provided during class

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​How Many Students In The Course?

We are Proud to Offer PRIVATE / SEMI PRIVATE COURSES. Our courses are smaller, allowing us to focus on your every need, as you become a certified PADI PROJECT AWARE Sea Turtle Conservation Diver. We enroll an average of 3 students per instructor.  Many of our courses are PRIVATE, with 1 on 1 Instruction.


How Long Is The Course? 

This course is completed in 1 day.

 

Cost:

AWARE Turtle Conservation Diver --- $250

Included: Rental Gear, (2) Dives, Tuition and Certification Fee

sea turtle with a diver
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