We are on the leading edge of scuba diving education — including professional & recreational instruction, conservation outreach and diver safety. Raise the Divebar adheres to a performance-based curriculum, enabling students to progress at their own speed. State-of-the-art teaching techniques and tools are included in our courses.

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Raise the Divebar - Scuba at Its Best - Professional and Recreational - Florida - PADI 5 Star Training - Federal- and State-Certified Curriculum

AWARE Shark Conservation


Enroll in an AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty course and discover the value of sharks to marine ecosystems and economies. Students will learn more about the causes of declining shark populations and the actions people can take to become knowledgeable and passionate shark defenders.


By being informed, students can dispel misconceptions and act to protect sharks. Sharks need educated defenders.

To participate, a student must be a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old.


DETAILS


Academic

At the end of the classroom session and two open water dives, students 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


Information

To talk with our PADI Course Director, contact Michael Casey by calling (267) 257-9782.

Students may be able to get college credit for this PADI Specialty course. Ask the instructor. The first dive of this PADI Specialty course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Ask the instructor about earning credit.

Requirements

12 years old


PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver


Getting Started

Contact Michael Casey to enroll in this amazing course, and to start learning about the value of sharks to marine ecosystems and economies.