Dive with a Purpose
Dive with a purpose, see more, have more fun!
We are very proud to say that we are the first and only dive center in Panama to offer these programs. We are in the dive industry because of our passion for the underwater world and no other dive shop does more for diver education, marine protection, and community awareness.
These innovative courses can:
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Help you better connect with the magic and beauty of our coral reefs;
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Give you the opportunity to become a more knowledgeable, passionate ocean steward;
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Teach how to collect important scientific data used by researchers worldwide;
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Help you have much more fun diving.
Prices include instruction, data collection materials, 2 dives, necessary gear with a dive computer and balance sticks, snacks and water on board.
CoralWatch
The University of Queensland, Australia, created this international citizen scientist program specifically for divers and snorkelers like you. Using a unique color reference card, you learn how to collect important data that will help marine biologists worldwide monitor coral health. It’s easy to learn and can be done while diving a coral reef anywhere in the world.
Takes half a day. $110
Certified divers of all associations can earn the PADI CoralWatch Distinctive Specialty rating in conjunction with Project AWARE. $135
REEF
Reef Environmental Education Foundation is the largest citizen scientist program in the world that seeks to conserve marine ecosystems by educating, enlisting and enabling divers and snorkelers to become active ocean stewards as a citizen scientist.
You learn how to collect and report information on marine fish populations. The data are collected using a fun and easy standardized method and are housed in a publicly-accessible database. The data are used by resource agencies, researchers, and foundations worldwide. REEF is active in 7 geographical regions of the world so, no matter where you dive, you can help protect our reefs.
Takes 2 half days. $135
Already a volunteer? Join us on 2 dives. $85