Project Aware Shark Conservation Course

The goal this course is to highlight shark conservation issues.  Introduces you to sharks you might see on training dives. Since it can be rare to see sharks off the Charleston Coast you will be introduce to the common sharks which inhibit the Atlantic Coastal are . The aim of the training dives is for students:

·       Appraise a dive location for potential hazards to sharks and for features that may reduce impacts on sharks.

·       Looking at land and sea features which can impact sharks

·       After training dives report back to your instructor how dangerous or friendly the location is to sharks.

Requirements

PADI (Junior) Open Water or equivalent Minimum age 12. One dive is required

The Learning

By the end of knowledge development, students will be able to explain:

Sharks in Peril and why we should care

Conservation status of sharks, why they are unique and vulnerable, and the importance of healthy shark populations.

• Explain the unique physical attributes of sharks

• Outline the conservation status of sharks

• Explain the life history traits that make sharks vulnerable

• Describe the importance of sharks to marine ecosystems

Managing threats and recognizing values

Threats to sharks and how they could be managed. Recognizing the value of sharks and removing barriers to conservation.

• State the major threats contributing to declines in shark populations

• Describe key management strategies that can protect sharks

• Describe the value of sharks to local economies

• Describe common misperceptions of sharks and explain why these should not be a barrier to shark conservation

Taking action and joining the Project AWARE movement

Actions they can take to protect sharks, sharks in your location and how joining a global movement of divers can help protect sharks.

• List personal actions you can take to protect sharks

• Identify sharks in your local area or travel destination and list their conservation status

• List responsible environmental guidelines for diving with sharks

• Explain how to be part of the global movement of Project AWARE divers

Pricing: $180

Course tuition includes:

·      Project AWARE Ten Ways a Diver Can Protect the Underwater Environment

·      AWARE Shark Conservation Study Guide

·      PADI Certification Card Project Aware Dive Against Debris

Get Started

Call Denny’s Scuba Adventure to enroll in the course and schedule a class.

Student Agreement: By registering for Project Aware Shark Conservation Course, you indicate that you have read and agree to the  PADI course policy and conditions.

 Project Aware Shark Conservation Course is scheduled as needed. Call Denny’s Scuba Adventure (509) 499-7513 to set up the class.

The Gear

It's not required, but it’s best to use your own scuba equipment, including a weight system, so that you fine-tune your buoyancy in gear you’ll use on every dive. Your instructor and the crew at Denny’s Scuba Adventure can help you find the equipment that is best for you and your diving adventures.

 The Next Step

With your certification Project Aware Shark Conservation Course , you are ready for your, Project Aware Coral Conservation or Dive Against Debris perhaps . You may want to expand your diving skills even more with the PADI Rescue Diver course. Ask your instructor or divemaster, stop by Denny’s Scuba Adventures, or give us a call for more details.