The goal of the course is to allow participants to apply best practices in their own interactions with the aquatic environment, be able to identify dive centers and boat operators that apply best practices to their services, understand how to minimize impact in their interactions with the aquatic environment, and understand how activities such as surveying, cleanups, and observation can benefit aquatic environments.

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Student Prerequisites:

• SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent if participating in the open water dives.

• SDI Snorkeler certification or equivalent is required for the non-diving certification.

• This may also be taught as an academic-only course where no prior certification is required.

• Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent. 

 

There are 3 different available certifications:

1. Scuba Marine Ecosystem Awareness, 2 Dives required- Cost $185

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 2. A non-diving, snorkeling certification , 2 open water sessions required-Cost $120

 

3. An awareness certification is available to non-divers who complete the required academic materials. - Cost  $85

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