Marine debris is anything that doesn’t belong in the ocean. Typically, marine debris refers to trash discarded by humans: plastic, glass, aluminium cans, fishing nets, etc. Ocean debris is costly to marine life and people.
Background
The Project Aware Foundation is a registered non-profit organization of ocean adventurers that hope to preserve and protect the marine ecosystem. Their Dive Against the Debris® program aims to alleviate ocean pollution by debris removal and reporting.
Every year tens of thousands of marine animals and seabirds die from eating or getting tangled up in marine debris - or trash in the ocean. Marine debris also damages habitats, makes coastal areas unattractive to visit and is expensive to remove. As much as seventy percent of the rubbish entering our ocean sinks to the seafloor; only divers have the skills to tackle underwater marine debris.
In 2016 alone, divers reported 1,624 entangled marine animals, and “ghost fishing nets" caused thousands of dollars of damage to fishing communities and countless loss of marine life. 70% of marine debris sinks to the seafloor.
Dive Against Debris® was created by divers, for divers. Only divers have the training, knowledge and skills to remove marine debris from underwater.
Every year tens of thousands of marine animals and seabirds die from eating or getting tangled up in marine debris - or trash in the ocean. Marine debris also damages habitats, makes coastal areas unattractive to visit and is expensive to remove. As much as seventy percent of the rubbish entering our ocean sinks to the seafloor; only divers have the skills to tackle underwater marine debris.
In 2016 alone, divers reported 1,624 entangled marine animals, and “ghost fishing nets" caused thousands of dollars of damage to fishing communities and countless loss of marine life. 70% of marine debris sinks to the seafloor.
Dive Against Debris® was created by divers, for divers. Only divers have the training, knowledge and skills to remove marine debris from underwater.
Course Overview
For many people, marine debris is out of sight out of mind. Thankfully, divers have the unique ability to bring to the surface what’s going on beneath the waves. In 2011, Project AWARE launched Dive Against Debris, and since then more than 30,000 divers in 50+ countries have geared up to protect the ocean and the creatures who live there.
A Dive Against Debris includes two important parts: debris removal and reporting. Removing rubbish improves the underwater habitat. Reporting what you find helps reveal the extent of the global marine debris crisis. Without debris data, scientists and conservationists can’t advocate for change.
For many people, marine debris is out of sight out of mind. Thankfully, divers have the unique ability to bring to the surface what’s going on beneath the waves. In 2011, Project AWARE launched Dive Against Debris, and since then more than 30,000 divers in 50+ countries have geared up to protect the ocean and the creatures who live there.
A Dive Against Debris includes two important parts: debris removal and reporting. Removing rubbish improves the underwater habitat. Reporting what you find helps reveal the extent of the global marine debris crisis. Without debris data, scientists and conservationists can’t advocate for change.
What do I need to Start?
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organisation)
Minimum age: 10 years old
Mask / Snorkel and Dive Computer
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organisation)
Minimum age: 10 years old
Mask / Snorkel and Dive Computer
What Will I do?
Using the Student Materials
You will:-
Complete independent study using the Dive Against Debris ® Survey Guide; then
Complete the Knowledge Reviews; and
Complete one open water dive following the five steps for recording and reporting data as outlined in the Survey Guide and by the end of the course you will be able to:-
Using the Student Materials
- Dive Against Debris ® Survey Guide
- Dive Against Debris ® Data Card
- Dive Against Debris ® Marine Identification Card
- Dive Against Debris ® Knowledge Reviews
You will:-
Complete independent study using the Dive Against Debris ® Survey Guide; then
Complete the Knowledge Reviews; and
Complete one open water dive following the five steps for recording and reporting data as outlined in the Survey Guide and by the end of the course you will be able to:-
- Plan and complete a scuba dive to remove marine debris from underwater
- Demonstrate judgement in decisions to remove underwater marine debris items
- Demonstrate appropriate and responsible diving practices and behaviours to minimise negative environmental effects
- Complete the five steps to record and report data from Dive Against Debris ® surveys
- If students have access to cameras (includes land and underwater cameras). Take appropriate photographs for data reporting and event promotion
Who Should Take this course?
Any one who wants to make a difference and contribute to the global movement of protecting our marine environment
What do I need to know?
Included in the course price is all Dive equipment (except those listed above) including drysuit if the holder of drysuit speciality / PADI processing fees and Project AWARE e-certification card.
On Completion - Make Every Dive Count
Dive Against Debris surveys provide valuable information about the effects of ocean pollution to help inform and advocate for systemic policy change. Additionally, each report adds to the interactive Dive Against Debris Map where divers (and others) can visualise their impact at a local and global level.
So, a large part of Dive Against Debris is the reporting of your data. This is essential to ensure your data contributes to the global database and helps drive long-term change to address the ongoing marine debris issue. Its easy to do just download the FREE Dive against debris app from Google Play or iTunes
So, a large part of Dive Against Debris is the reporting of your data. This is essential to ensure your data contributes to the global database and helps drive long-term change to address the ongoing marine debris issue. Its easy to do just download the FREE Dive against debris app from Google Play or iTunes
How Long will it take?
1 day plus prior reading of the survey guide
1 day plus prior reading of the survey guide
Our Dive Against Debris Speciality is
£120.00
Dive Rutland is a 100% AWARE Partner, which means we make a donation on your behalf to Project Aware and you get a Project AWARE e-certification card available via the PADI app
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Dive Rutland is the trading name for Dive Rutland Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 9433835.
Registered address: 8 Horn Close, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6FE