See reefs differently. Dive better. Travel smarter.
Everyone loves diving or snorkeling over a colorful coral reef. Fewer people truly understand what they’re looking at, how reefs function, or how easily they can be damaged.
The PADI AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation course is designed to change that.
This is a discussion-based, non-diving course that helps you understand coral reef ecosystems in a practical, approachable way and shows you how to be a better diver, snorkeler, and ocean traveler without turning the experience into a lecture or a guilt trip.
Who should take this course?
This course is open to everyone.
You do not need to be a certified diver. There are no prerequisites, no age restrictions, and no water sessions required.
This course is a great fit if you:
- Dive or snorkel and want to better understand what you’re seeing
- Care about ocean conservation but want practical, realistic guidance
- Want to reduce your impact on reefs while still enjoying the ocean
- Prefer a relaxed, discussion-based learning environment
- Are curious about coral reefs and want context, not just facts
Divers, non-divers, students, travelers, and ocean lovers are all welcome.
What will you learn?
Through guided discussion and real-world examples, you’ll learn:
- How coral reefs function and why they are so biologically complex
- Why coral reefs are critical to ocean health and coastal communities
- The major threats facing coral reefs today (and what’s actually causing them)
- Simple, effective actions you can take to reduce your impact
- How divers and water enthusiasts can be part of the solution
- How Project AWARE connects individuals to meaningful conservation efforts
The goal isn’t to overwhelm you. The goal is to help you leave with clarity, context, and confidence.
How is the course taught?
This course can be completed either in person or online.
- In-person sessions are taught privately or in small groups at a location arranged by Dive With Frank
- Online sessions are conducted live and interactively (this is not a prerecorded webinar)
The delivery format is selected after booking and scheduled at a time that works for you.
Course materials
This course uses educational materials developed by PADI AWARE and Project AWARE to support discussion and learning.
Relevant reference materials will be provided by Dive With Frank during or after the session. No advance reading or preparation is required.
If you’d like to explore additional conservation resources on your own, you’re always welcome to visit
ProjectAWARE.org.
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This course is taught privately, online or in person, at a schedule that works for you.
If you want to understand reefs more deeply and be part of protecting them without killing the joy of diving, this class is a great place to start.