PADI - Whale Defender
This whale conservation specialty was created as a way to introduce both divers and non-divers to whale conservation. Our instrcutors will be introducing you to whale biology & evolution, as well as the value of whales to both marine ecosystems and economies, the threats whale populations are facing.
Course Type: Continuing Education
Availability: Contact us for booking information
About The PADI AWARE Whale Defender Specialist Course
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This whale conservation specialty was created as a way to introduce both divers and non-divers to whale conservation. By introducing students to whale biology & evolution, as well as the value of whales to both marine ecosystems and economies, the threats whale populations are facing. and current whale conservation management strategies, we hope to inspire a community of informed and passionate whale defenders who take action to help protect whales.
What Your Learn
Whether you have experienced whales in the wild, or hope to one day, this course is for everyone of all ages, divers and non divers alike, and no previous experience required. Upon completion of the classroom session, knowledge review, & whale defender action plan with our experienced instructors, you will receive the PADI Whale Defender Specialty certification.
Take This Course If You Want To
- Learn about the value of whales to both marine ecosystems and economies
- Learn about the threats whale populations are facing
- Learn about the current whale conservation management strategies
Learn How To
- Make personal changes to help our whale populations
- Create an action plan
- Support the PADI AWARE Foundation
Next Steps
Study
Step 1 - PADI Learning
You course will be an interactive learning session which combines steps 1 & 2
- Learning time commitment: 2-4 hours
At The Uk Diving Academy
Step 2 - With Your Instructor
You will Learn about whale biology & evolution, as well as the value of whales to both marine ecosystems and economies, the threats whale populations are facing from around the world
- Prerequisites: None
- Total time commitment: 1 day
- Minimum age: 10 years or older
More Information
PADI AWARE Whale Defender Specialist Course Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 10 years or older
Course Medical Requirements
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
The Scuba Gear You Will Use During Your Course
None, this is a dry course.
What's Included
- Course Tuition
- PADI Learning
- PADI eCertification Card
Additional Costs
None, everything is included in this course
After This Course
The first dive of the PADI AWARE Whale Defender Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - contact us today for finds out more about earning credit.
Your PADI AWARE Whale Defender certification gets you one step closer to becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver™. Only two percent of divers ever achieve this elite rating.
