Make Your Dives Count
Ever thought about what happens to trash that sinks beneath the surface? That’s where you can come in. With Sun Divers, Roatan’s first-ever PADI Eco Center, you can turn every dive into an act of meaningful impact by enrolling in the PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty Course. This isn’t just another dive; it’s a chance to make every fin kick count.
In this PADI specialty course, you’ll learn how to plan and execute an underwater cleanup like a pro. Starting with a fun knowledge session, you’ll discover how marine debris damages reefs, where it comes from, and how divers like you are a critical part of the solution. Then you’ll head out for an open water dive where you’ll remove debris, weigh and sort it, and log your findings into the world’s largest underwater debris survey database.
Why choose this PADI specialty course?
- You’ll become a citizen scientist, contributing real data that helps researchers and policymakers reduce marine pollution. And you’ll leave your favorite Roatan reef more gorgeous than you found it!
- Every piece of debris you remove becomes part of a global solution, not just a local cleanup.
- The course counts as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water certification and adds to your tally of specialties on the path to Master Scuba Diver
Why get your PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty with Sun Divers Roatan?
- Small group, personalized instruction with 4 students max per instructor (PADI standard allows for 8:1 ratio)
- Experienced, PADI-certified instructors
- Multilingual learning options including English, Spanish, French and other languages upon request
- We offer flexible scheduling to work within your vacation plans!
At Sun Divers, we’re not just teaching divers how to explore the reef, we’re training eco-leaders to protect it. The Dive Against Debris PADI Specialty Course gives you the tools to dive with purpose, connect with our reefs in a deeper way, and join a worldwide movement of ocean guardians.
What You'll Learn
You’ll receive instruction and hands-on training that teaches you:
- About the global marine debris problem
- About changes and solutions
- How to plan & conduct Dive Against Debris dives
- Recording and reporting marine debris
What's Included:
Instruction, one specialty dive, certification processing and equipment
What You Achieve:
Dive Against Debris Specialty certification, improved dive ability & skills, hands on training to safely plan and conduct Dive Against Debris Dives. Counts toward one of five specialties required for Master Scuba Diver rating.
Requisites:
12 years or older, Junior Open Water. Must demonstrate good buoyancy or complete the Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty. Must complete the PADI Continuing Education forms, including PADI Medical Questionnaire.
