Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Course
Discover how Tayrona’s coral reefs function, the challenges they face, and how we all can actively help protect these ecosystems for future generations!
Price range: $ 375.000 through $ 465.000
Indicated price only applies to cash payments.
Important
Indicated price is our promotion price which only applies when paying in cash. For card payments, original price applies. To be eligible for the cash discount:
- Reserve your spot with a deposit online
- Upon arriving, pay with cash at the counter
VAT: Colombian residents +19% (not included in price). Foreign tourists are exempt. Cash discount available.
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Overview
Discover how coral reefs work, why they’re so important and what we can all do to protect them.
The PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Course in Taganga introduces you to coral reef ecosystems, the challenges they face and practical ways divers and non-divers can help reduce their impact.
Best of all, you don’t need to be a scuba diver to participate.
This conservation course is ideal for divers, snorkelers, travelers, volunteers and anyone who wants to better understand the Caribbean marine environment.
Course Itinerary
During an interactive conservation workshop, you’ll explore:
- How coral reefs form and function
- Why reefs are important to marine ecosystems and coastal communities
- Common reef organisms
- Coral health and reef biodiversity
- Climate change and coral bleaching
- Pollution and marine debris
- Human impacts on coral reefs
- Responsible tourism and diving
- Everyday actions that can help protect reef ecosystems
There are no required dives or in-water exercises for this specialty.
Requirements
- No scuba certification required
- No previous diving experience required
- No swimming ability required
- Open to divers and non-divers
What’s Included
- PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation learning materials
- Interactive conservation workshop
- Professional instructor-led training
- Small-group, personalized learning environment
- Personalized discussion and feedback throughout the workshop
- Local Caribbean reef and conservation context
- PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation certification after successful completion
Add-Ons & Extras
Go Diving: Already certified? Combine your conservation course with fun dives and experience the Caribbean reef ecosystem you’ve been learning about firsthand.
Underwater Photographer – 110,000 COP/person: If you add diving, our photographer can capture professional, fully edited high-resolution photos and videos of your experience, delivered via Google Drive. Group discounts available.
Underwater Camera Rental – 65,000 COP/day: Available when adding diving. All raw photo and video files are delivered directly via Google Drive.
Dive & Stay: Combine your conservation course with accommodation at our ocean-themed on-site hostel, just steps from the beach in Taganga. Check out our current Dive & Stay packages here.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Why Book With Ocean Lovers Taganga?
We’re located directly on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, surrounded by the marine ecosystems you’re learning about. Coral reef conservation here isn’t an abstract topic.
We regularly participate in beach and underwater clean-ups, responsible diving initiatives and other marine conservation activities.
Learn in a professional PADI environment where ocean awareness is incorporated from beginner courses through professional training.
This isn’t designed to feel like a lecture. Small groups allow questions, discussion and a more personal look at the challenges facing coral reefs.
Traveling with someone who doesn’t dive? This is one of the easiest ways for both of you to share an ocean-focused experience together.
Certified divers can combine the course with Dive Against Debris, Fish Identification or Peak Performance Buoyancy and put conservation principles directly into practice underwater.
Stay at our ocean-themed hostel just steps from the Caribbean and make conservation part of your complete Taganga experience.
Understand the Reef. Help Protect It.
You don’t need scuba equipment to become a better ocean advocate.
Book your PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Specialty in Taganga.
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