Dive Desk Empowers New Divers with Project AWARE Specialty Course

Learning about marine debris and conservation during the Project AWARE Specialty Course.

At Dive Desk, we cherish every opportunity to inspire divers to take action for ocean health. Recently, we were thrilled to partner with State Trading Organization Plc to teach the Project AWARE Specialty Course to staff who had just completed their PADI Open Water Diver course with us.

STO staff celebrating completion of their Project AWARE Specialty Course with Dive Desk.

About Project AWARE

Every action counts—together for a clean and healthy ocean.

Project AWARE® is a global nonprofit organization partnered with PADI for over 30 years, mobilizing divers to protect underwater environments. Focused on marine debris and shark and ray protection, the movement empowers thousands of divers in more than 182 countries to take action for clean, healthy, and abundant oceans.

From monitoring and protecting dive sites to achieving conservation wins for vulnerable species, every action counts. Changing one person’s behavior creates ripple effects that contribute to a collective positive impact. We hope this specialty course motivates divers to take individual responsibility, share knowledge with friends and family, and create lasting change for ocean conservation.

Other Courses to Deepen Your Marine Knowledge

Dive Desk offers a variety of courses designed to enhance your understanding of the marine world and encourage sustainable diving habits:

• Dive Against Debris Specialty: Learn about marine debris, conduct surveys, and be part of the solution for cleaner oceans.

• Digital Underwater Photographer: Document your adventures and track change over time.

• Peak Performance Buoyancy: Improve technique and buoyancy to protect corals and reefs.

• Coral Reef Conservation: Understand the complexity of reef habitats and discover ways to conserve them.

• Underwater Navigator: Master navigation skills to locate reefs and corals efficiently.

Always remember to be guided by Project AWARE's 10 Tips for Divers, and let every dive be an opportunity to make a difference.

Happy bubbles, and happy conservation!