Sweet Bottom Dive Center
at Cane Bay &
THE Carambola BEACH Resort
AWARE Shark
Conservation Course
Learn about our shark population and what we can do to help them
Course Objective:
Learn about the value of sharks and what is causing the rapid loss of shark populations.
Prerequisites:
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12+ years old
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PADI (Junior) Open Water or higher
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Complete the DIVER MEDICAL - Participant Questionnaire. Read the form carefully. If you are able to answer "YES" to any of the questions, a Physician must SIGN OFF and give APPROVAL for you to participate in diving activities.
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​What is Involved?
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This specialty can be conducted as a non-diving course or as a (2)-dive specialty
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​Conservation status of sharks, why they are unique and vulnerable, and the importance of healthy shark populations
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Managing threats and recognizing values of sharks
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Taking action and joining the Project AWARE movement
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Identifying sharks in the local area
Required Course Materials:​
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Guide to Impacts on Sharks & Project AWARE Ten Ways A Diver Can Protect The Underwater Environment
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AWARE Shark Conservation Study Guide
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How Many Students In The Course?
We are Proud to Offer PRIVATE / SEMI PRIVATE COURSES! Our courses are smaller, allowing us to focus on your every need, as you become a certified PADI PROJECT AWARE Shark Conservation Diver. We enroll an average of 3 students per instructor. Many of our courses are PRIVATE, with 1 on 1 Instruction.
How Long Is The Course?
This (2) Dive Course is completed in one day
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Cost:
AWARE Shark Conservation Diver ---$250
​​Includes: Rental Equipment, Tuition, & Certification Fee