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PADI Sea Turtle AI Specialty

4.9 · 118 reviews · operator on TripAdvisor
1 day
EN · NL
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The Sea Turtle AI Specialty is a unique PADI course available exclusively at Beyond the Corals. Developed in partnership with Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB), this course blends ocean exploration with real conservation work 🐢💚You’ll learn how to identify individual turtles using AI software, take ethical and effective underwa

Highlights

  • ✅ Theory session with instructor
  • ✅ 2 open water dives
  • ✅ Use of photography tools (if needed)
  • ✅ PADI Sea Turtle AI certification
  • ✅ Data submission to Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire
  • 💚 Contribution to Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire

About this experience

The Sea Turtle AI Specialty is a unique PADI course available exclusively at Beyond the Corals. Developed in partnership with Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire  (STCB), this course blends ocean exploration with real conservation work 🐢💚

You’ll learn how to identify individual turtles using AI software, take ethical and effective underwater photos, and contribute to long-term research that helps protect these endangered animals. Along the way, you'll sharpen your buoyancy and camera skills and dive with purpose.

Whether you’re passionate about marine life, conservation, or just love turtles – this course offers a one-of-a-kind, eco-conscious adventure you’ll never forget💚


What you'll learn

  • How to identify Bonaire’s three resident sea turtle species
  • Ethical turtle interaction techniques for divers
  • How to take usable turtle photos for AI analysis
  • How to submit data to Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB)
  • Fundamentals of citizen science and conservation diving
  • Buoyancy control and camera handling for wildlife documentation


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

What's included

Included

  • ✅ Theory session with instructor
  • ✅ 2 open water dives
  • ✅ Use of photography tools (if needed)
  • ✅ PADI Sea Turtle AI certification
  • ✅ Data submission to Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire
  • 💚 Contribution to Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire

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

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4.9
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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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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.

$215from · per person