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Dive Against Debris Specialty Course

Learn to remove, record, and report marine debris in Taganga while making every dive contribute to global ocean conservation through Project AWARE actions!

Price range: $ 630.000 through $ 720.000

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Overview

Make your dive count.

The PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris Specialty Course in Taganga combines scuba diving with real citizen science and direct action for the ocean.

You’ll learn how to safely remove marine debris, determine what should — and shouldn’t — be removed, conduct a standardized underwater debris survey and record your findings.

After the dive, the debris is sorted, categorized and documented so the information can contribute to broader understanding of marine pollution.

This is more than a clean-up dive — it’s a way to turn your diving skills into meaningful ocean action.

Course Itinerary

Duration: 1 day – includes a conservation workshop, 1 Dive Against Debris survey dive and post-dive data collection.

Conservation Workshop

Learn about:

The global marine debris problem
How debris affects marine ecosystems
Responsible debris removal
When objects should remain underwater
How Dive Against Debris surveys work
Safe collection techniques
Citizen science and data reporting

Dive Against Debris Survey Dive

Conduct a real underwater survey while practicing:

Good buoyancy while collecting debris
Safe removal techniques
Buddy cooperation
Responsible interaction with the reef
Survey-area awareness

After the Dive

Work with your instructor to:

Sort collected debris
Categorize items
Count and weigh the collection
Record the survey information
Prepare the data for reporting

Requirements

PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or qualifying equivalent
Minimum age: 10 years
Medically fit for diving

Good buoyancy control is highly recommended.

What’s Included

PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris learning materials
Conservation and survey workshop
1 Dive Against Debris survey dive
Marine debris collection equipment
Sorting and data-recording materials
PADI Dive Against Debris certification
Certified PADI Instructor
Small-group, personalized instruction
Personalized feedback throughout your training
High-quality full scuba equipment throughout the course
Boat transportation
Drinking water and fresh seasonal fruit

Add-Ons & Extras

Underwater Photographer – 110,000 COP/person: Document your conservation experience with professionally edited high-resolution photos and videos delivered via Google Drive. Group discounts available.

Underwater Camera Rental – 65,000 COP/day: Available when appropriate, although safe debris collection and good buoyancy remain the priority. All raw files delivered via Google Drive.

Daily Scuba Diving Insurance – 15,000 COP/day: Available if you don’t have active specialized diving insurance. Coverage is subject to policy terms.

15L / 100 cu ft Large Tank Upgrade – 10,000 COP/tank: Additional gas capacity for higher-air-consumption divers. Subject to availability.

Dive & Stay: Stay at our ocean-themed hostel directly beside the dive center and combine conservation with more diving in Taganga. Check out our current Dive & Stay packages here.

Flying & Altitude After Diving

Follow normal post-diving precautions. If completing multiple dives on the same day, wait at least 18 hours after your final dive before flying or traveling to significant altitude.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Online Deposit: Reserve with an online deposit and pay the remaining balance at check-in.

PADI Digital Materials: Once assigned to your PADI account, the PADI learning-material portion is non-refundable.

Standard Cancellations: Cancellations at least 48 hours before the scheduled course may receive a refund of the refundable deposit portion.

Late Cancellations / No-Shows: Cancellations within 48 hours, no-shows, late arrivals preventing participation and voluntarily stopping after the course begins are non-refundable.

Ocean Lovers Cancellation: If conditions prevent safe diving, we’ll reschedule whenever possible. If the course cannot reasonably be completed, refundable payments will be returned excluding assigned PADI materials.

Health & Fitness to Dive: Contact us immediately if illness prevents participation. Last-minute cancellations are normally non-refundable, but we’ll help reschedule whenever possible.

Regular Environmental Park Closures – #RespiraTayrona

Ocean conservation doesn’t stop when Tayrona National Park closes.

During the annual closure periods, Dive Against Debris activities can be conducted at appropriate sites around Taganga, Santa Marta and outside the official national park boundaries.

Why Book With Ocean Lovers Taganga?

Conservation Is Part of What We Do

At Ocean Lovers, conservation isn’t simply a topic in a course manual. We regularly participate in beach and underwater clean-ups and other local ocean-protection activities.

Make a Real Contribution

Your course combines education, diving, physical debris removal and citizen science.

Learn Responsible Removal

Not everything underwater should be removed. You’ll learn to recognize when debris has become habitat and how to make responsible decisions.

Small Groups

Personal instruction allows your instructor to focus on safe collection techniques and buoyancy while minimizing additional impact on the reef.

PADI 5-Star IDC Dive Resort

Learn conservation skills while training with a professional PADI team that integrates environmental responsibility across its diving programs.

Continue With Conservation Diving

Combine Dive Against Debris with Fish Identification, Coral Reef Conservation and Peak Performance Buoyancy for a broader conservation-focused diving experience.