Combine diving with marine protection through PADI AWARE conservation programmes in Hikkaduwa, a town with a long tradition of reef and turtle stewardship on Sri Lanka's south coast. Through courses such as Dive Against Debris and AWARE specialties you learn to survey reefs, remove and record marine debris and support local conservation. You finish with a recognised AWARE specialty and the skills to dive as part of the solution.
PADI AWARE programmes such as Dive Against Debris are recognised specialties that contribute to global citizen-science databases. Some elements can be completed by non-divers, while in-water survey dives require Open Water certification.
Conservation dives use Hikkaduwa's accessible house reef and coral gardens, where ongoing reef clean-ups and turtle protection make a fitting setting for hands-on marine conservation during the calm November-to-April season.
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