PADI AWARE Coral Reef

The PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Speciality Course is being offered by Borneo Dream in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia to inform both divers and non-divers about the plight of the world's coral reefs. The course describes how coral reefs function and why they are so important. It also reviews why many reefs are in serious trouble and what individuals can do to prevent further decline.

There is no minimum age or experience for PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Speciality Course meaning the whole family can join in.

The PADI AWARE Speciality course with Borneo Dream in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is structured as follows and lasts half a day:

• You begin the course by reading Chapter Four of the AWARE – Our World, Our Water manual.
• Watch the 'Protect the Living Reef video'.
• Your learning continues with a knowledge development session guided by colourful, photo-filled lesson guides.
• Once you have completed and reviewed the program’s Knowledge Review, you will earn the AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation Speciality certification.

Areas that we will cover during the PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Speciality Course in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah include the importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas, the status of the world's coral reefs and suggestions and information about actions that may help to protect reefs, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices

This programme nicely links with other PADI programmes and courses such as the PADI Seal Team, PADI Skin Diver, PADI Discover Snorkeling, the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Speciality course and the PADI Project AWARE Speciality Programme.

Please find more about inclusions and diver requirements for PADI courses with Borneo Dream in Kota Kinabalu.

Contact the Borneo Dream team if you are interested in having a full day trip, course that helps you to better understand, appreciate and experience the coral reefs near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.