Changing the world one dive at the time

At Nick Scuba Squad we are committed about protecting the environment and taking care of the ocean we are 100% project aware which means that with every student we certify a 10 dollar donations will be made directly to Project Aware and every student will receive a Project Aware certification.

Marine debris is not only unsightly, it’s dangerous to sea life, hazardous to human health, and costly to our economies. Marine animals become entangled in debris, and even mistake it for food – often with fatal results. Divers, swimmers and beach goers can be directly harmed by encounters with marine debris or its toxins. The environmental damage caused by plastic debris alone is estimated at US$13 billion a year.
At NSS the ocean is not only our work place, we are always happy be involved in Aware Projects – You can count on us! If You need more information about Project Aware click here: http://www.projectaware.org
Also during the NSS IDCs (instructor development course) will explain You benefits of specific Project Aware such us:
-Dive Against Debris

-Shark Aware

-Sea Turtle Aware

-Coral Health / Coral Watch

-Invasive Lionfish Tracker

Project AWARE’s flagship citizen-science program, Dive Against Debris®, empowers scuba divers to remove marine debris from the ocean and report data on the types, quantities and locations of materials collected. Since the program’s launch in 2011, more than 25,000 divers have participated in Dive Against Debris in more than 50 countries around the world, reporting over 500,000 pieces of trash. As the only underwater debris data collection program of its kind, Dive Against Debris both improves the health of ocean ecosystems through localized volunteer efforts and provides valuable information about underwater debris to help inform policy change.

Adopt a Dive Site
Harnessing the unique underwater skill set of the scuba diving community, Adopt a Dive Site urges scuba diving leaders around the globe – including dive instructors, dive centers and resorts – to engage in ongoing, local protection and monitoring of our underwater playgrounds. Seated within Project AWARE’s flagship citizen-science program, Dive Against Debris, Adopt a Dive Site is tailored to our most dedicated dive leaders: participants commit to carry out monthly Dive Against Debris surveys, reporting types and quantities of marine debris found underwater each month from the same location.

Dive Against Debris Specialty Instructor Course
You’ve seen it first-hand.
You understand the devastating impact that trash has on our ocean environments, but you also know the important role that scuba divers play in preventing, removing and reporting debris found underwater. Mobilize your community into action and empower a growing movement of debris activists across the globe. Teach the Dive Against Debris Distinctive Specialty Course!

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