PADI Specialities

We offer a variey of PADI Speciality Courses.

For details about courses call 01924 444888 or email the dive school

Project Aware Specialist

The underwater world needs heroes. You can be one of them by championing the causes of the world’s most fragile and important aquatic ecosystems. Sign up for the Project AWARE Specialty course to learn about some of the most pressing problems facing these vulnerable environments and everyday actions you can take to help conserve them. It’s informative, interesting and most importantly, you learn how to make a difference. Project AWARE Foundation is the dive industry’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the aquatic environment through education, advocacy and action. Besides completing the Project AWARE Specialty course, you can become a partner in the efforts to preserve the underwater environment

• The ocean commons and coastal zone issues
• Fisheries challenges and sustainability
• Coral environment overview and inhabitants the role of the diver in protecting aquatic environments
• Materials: You’ll need AWARE: Our World, Our Water
• Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

The underwater world needs heroes. Be one. Learn how to conserve the aquatic environment.

Project Aware Fish ID

Have you ever asked yourself, "What was that?”

The PADI Project AWARE Fish Identification Specialty course provides you with the fish identification basics so that next time, you know the answer.

During two dives you gain hands-on experience in looking for and identifying the fascinating fish you see underwater. You can learn more about Project AWARE by going to www.projectaware.org.

• Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Covers Project AWARE and aquatic protection worldwide
• Characteristics of local fish families and species will be explained
• Fish survey techniques and strategies
• Fish identification dive planning, organization and procedures will be practiced
• Including the two open water training dives, the course lasts about 12 hours
• Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

Coral Reef Conservation

The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkelers and nondivers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also familiarizes participants with the current state of the world's coral reefs and how they can help. There are no dives or age limits. Divers and nondivers alike enjoy learning about the aquatic environment .

• An introduction to the Project AWARE Foundation
• Covers the importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas
• Coral reef biology, association and competition
• The status of the world's coral reefs
• How participants can help, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices
• Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.