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Dive courses · Half-day tour

PADI AWARE Divers Against Debris Specialty

4.9 · 118 reviews · operator on TripAdvisor
3 hours and 30 minutes
EN · NL
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Every dive is a chance to do good. In this PADI AWARE Divers Against Debris Specialty, you’ll learn how to safely and effectively remove marine debris and collect data that helps researchers and ocean advocates around the world. You’ll help keep your favorite dive sites clean — and become part of the global solution.This is your chance to become a

Highlights

  • ✅ PADI AWARE eLearning
  • ✅ PADI Instructor
  • ✅ 1 Dive Against Debris® open water dive
  • ✅ PADI E-card certificate

About this experience

Every dive is a chance to do good. In this PADI AWARE Divers Against Debris Specialty, you’ll learn how to safely and effectively remove marine debris and collect data that helps researchers and ocean advocates around the world. You’ll help keep your favorite dive sites clean — and become part of the global solution.

This is your chance to become a true Torchbearer for the ocean.


Who should join?

This course is for certified divers who want to give back to the underwater world and contribute to real marine science. If you care about protecting coral reefs, marine animals, and underwater ecosystems, this course is for you.


What’s in store?

You’ll learn how to plan and execute a Dive Against Debris survey:

  • How marine debris impacts reef health
  • How to safely remove underwater trash
  • How to record and report your findings to the global PADI AWARE dataset
  • How your efforts help drive policy change and protect marine life

You’ll do all of this during one open water dive led by one of our instructors.


Gear

In addition to standard scuba gear, you’ll use:

  • A dive knife
  • Data collection tools

We’ll provide everything you need. You’re also welcome to use your own gear, or rent/buy it from our dive shop.


By booking with Beyond the Corals BV you accept the General Terms and Conditions

What's included

Included

  • ✅ PADI AWARE eLearning
  • ✅ PADI Instructor
  • ✅ 1 Dive Against Debris® open water dive
  • ✅ PADI E-card certificate

Not included

  • ❌ Bonaire Nature Fee – required for all divers; payable via Stinapa
  • ❌ Standard dive equipment
  • ❌ Tanks – $17.50 per tank (air or nitrox)
  • 📦 After 10 tanks, the next 5 are FREE!

Meeting point

Meet at the operator's location

Exact location is shared after booking

Your tour operator will confirm the exact meeting point and any pickup details after booking.

📍 Kralendijk · Bonaire

Good to bring

Swimsuit Towel Reef-safe sunscreen Sunglasses Voucher or phone

Cancellation policy

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4.9
★★★★★
based on 118 reviews on TripAdvisor

This experience is run by Beyond the Corals — rated 4.9★ from 118 reviews on TripAdvisor.

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Frequently asked

How does booking work?+

Pick a date and time in the booking window, pay securely, and your voucher arrives by e-mail with instant confirmation. Show it on your phone on the day — no printing needed.

Which payment methods can I use?+

Credit/debit card, iDEAL and Wero — all handled through Caribious' secure checkout.

Where do I meet the operator?+

The meeting point (or pickup arrangement) is listed on this page and repeated on your booking confirmation, together with the operator's direct contact details.

What if plans change?+

The cancellation terms for this experience are shown during checkout and on your confirmation. See also our cancellation policy.

$175from · per person