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Shark Conservation

$100.00

Sharks are an essential part of a healthy ocean. This course explores why they are vulnerable, the importance of a healthy shark population, managing threats and how to take action to protect them. You can complete this course as a diver or a non-diver.

Category: Continuing Education PADI Scuba Certification Specialty Diving

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Description

Love sharks? Scared of sharks? Or do you just want to know more about them? Enroll in an Shark Conservation Specialty course and discover the value of sharks to marine ecosystems and economies. You’ll learn more about the causes of declining shark populations and the actions you can take to become a knowledgeable and passionate shark defender. By being informed, you can dispel misconceptions and act to protect sharks. Sharks need you!

If you’re a (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old, you can enroll in the Shark Conservation Diver Specialty course.

 

Academic

At the end of your classroom session and two open water dives, you will be able to explain:

  • The conservation status of sharks, why they are unique and vulnerable, and the importance of healthy shark populations.
  • How to manage threats to sharks, recognize the value of sharks and remove barriers to conservation.
  • Actions you can take to protect sharks and how joining a global movement of divers can help to protect sharks.

Get credit! The first dive of this Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.

 

 

Getting Started

Stop by Aquarius Scuba Diving Centre to enroll in the course and start learning about the value of sharks to marine ecosystems and economies.

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