Turtle Awareness
Learn all and swim with Turtles
Ever come nose to nose with a turtle underwater and wondered “what type of turtle was that?”The Sea Turtle Awareness Distinctive Specialty course introduces divers and snorkelers to basic sea turtle identification and conservation.
The Fun Part
The PADI Project AWARE Sea Turtle Awareness Distinctive Specialty course will let you become able to identify species, sex, general age and more, just by observation! Covering general biology, life cycle, diets, life patterns, conservation, threats, the great mystery and more – this course will enhance your personal knowledge and appreciation of these amazing air-breathing, endangered creatures! Only approximately 1 out of 1000 hatchlings will grow up to complete their mission – to create new life!
What you will learn
The Fun Part
The PADI Project AWARE Sea Turtle Awareness Distinctive Specialty course will let you become able to identify species, sex, general age and more, just by observation! Covering general biology, life cycle, diets, life patterns, conservation, threats, the great mystery and more – this course will enhance your personal knowledge and appreciation of these amazing air-breathing, endangered creatures! Only approximately 1 out of 1000 hatchlings will grow up to complete their mission – to create new life!
What you will learn
- To familiarize students with the role of Project AWARE in the preserving the aquatic environment.
- To introduce 7 sea turtle species common in temperate or tropical waters, heir habitats and population statuses
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to identify turtles and record sightings.
- To inform students about decline in sea turtle populations, importance of sea turtles to marine biodiversity and what they can do to reduce the loss of sea turtles worldwide.
- the role of turtles in the ecosystem
- key characteristics of turtles
- responsible dive and snorkel practices during observation
- how you can promote sea turtle conservation