PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty Course

PADI Dive Against Debris – Make Every Dive Count

Love diving and want to make a difference? The PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty Course empowers you to actively protect the ocean by removing underwater litter and reporting your findings to a global marine debris database.

You’ll learn how to plan and conduct debris removal dives, record accurate survey data, and become part of the world’s largest underwater citizen science movement.Every dive you make can help protect marine life and improve the health of our oceans.

• PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
• Minimum age: 12 years old
• Be in reasonable physical health for diving – complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire and obtain physician clearance if required

In this course, you will:

• Plan and conduct debris removal dives safely and effectively
• Use mesh bags, lift bags, and other tools to remove underwater litter
• Record debris data according to Dive Against Debris survey protocols
• Understand the sources and impacts of marine debris
• Contribute data to the global Dive Against Debris database for scientific research
• Promote ocean conservation through personal and community action

• Knowledge development on marine debris issues and removal techniques
• 1 open water debris removal dive (or more, depending on location)
• Use of specialized debris collection equipment
• PADI Dive Against Debris certification upon completion

• Direct environmental impact – Remove harmful litter from the ocean
• Be part of a global effort – Contribute data to help shape conservation policies
• Dive with purpose – Turn every dive into an opportunity to help the planet
• Community engagement – Inspire others to join conservation projects