Every Dive Can Change the Ocean

Imagine exploring an incredible dive site while making a real difference to the underwater world. The PADI Dive Against Debris® Specialty transforms every dive into an opportunity to protect our oceans by removing marine debris and contributing valuable data to global conservation efforts.

At Zero Limits Diving, we believe every diver has the power to leave the ocean better than they found it. Join the growing community of ocean ambassadors and turn your passion for diving into meaningful action.

Prerequisites

To enrol in the PADI Dive Against Debris® Specialty course, you must:

• Be a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or hold an equivalent certification from another recognised training agency).
• Be at least 12 years old (or 10 years old with a Junior Open Water Diver certification and instructor approval).

Course Outline

During this specialty, you’ll learn how to:

• Safely remove marine debris without damaging the environment.
• Conduct a Dive Against Debris® survey.
• Identify and record different types of underwater litter.
• Submit your findings to the global PADI AWARE Foundation database.
• Understand the impact of marine debris and how divers can help protect our oceans.

Completing this specialty also brings you one step closer to achieving the prestigious PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

Equipment

You’ll use your standard scuba equipment together with:

• Mesh collection bag
• Cutting tool
• Gloves (where appropriate)
• Underwater slate (if required)

Your Zero Limits Diving Instructor will provide guidance on the safe use of all equipment during the cleanup dive.

Getting Started

Once you’ve enrolled, you’ll receive your PADI Dive Against Debris® learning materials before your training begins.

One of our experienced Zero Limits Diving PADI Instructors will then contact you to schedule your conservation dive and guide you through every step of the specialty.

Practical training is typically completed in 1 day and is usually conducted over weekends, with weekday training available by prior arrangement.

Your Dive Against Debris® Specialty Includes

• PADI learning materials
• Professional instruction
• Dive Against Debris® survey dive
• Full scuba equipment rental (if required)
• Air fills throughout the course
• Internationally recognised PADI Dive Against Debris® Specialty Certification
• Digital PADI eCard

Dive with Purpose

Every piece of litter removed is one less threat to marine life. By joining the global movement of divers protecting our oceans, you’ll help create cleaner dive sites, healthier ecosystems, and a better future for the underwater world we all love.

Join Zero Limits Diving and make every dive count—because true adventure means protecting the places that inspire it.