No experience neededPADI Certified
PADI Coral Reef Conservation
Learn how reefs actually work, and how to dive without hurting them.
$299.95Enrollment Open
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404- ✓eLearning access as soon as you check out
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Taught by Brady Huddleston
SDI Course Director & Instructor Trainer · PADI IDC Staff Instructor · American Red Cross Instructor
What's included
✓PADI eLearning — complete at your own pace
✓Small-group pool training — we book the pool and bring all the gear
✓Open water training dives (if applicable)
✓Personal instruction from a certified PADI Instructor
✓Lifetime certification card
“Best decision I made. The instructors were patient, the small class size meant real attention, and I booked everything online without a single phone call.”
Who it's for
No experience needed. If you can swim and you're at least 10 years old, you're ready to start.
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Minimum age10 years old
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SwimmingBasic swimming ability
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ExperienceNo prior experience required
What you'll learn
Coral Reef Biology & Ecology
✓Basic coral biology and how reefs grow and form
✓The role coral reefs play in marine biodiversity and ecosystems
✓How human activity affects reef health
✓The essential ecological functions coral reefs provide
Threats & Conservation Action
✓Real-world threats: coral bleaching, pollution, and destructive fishing practices
✓Human and natural causes of reef decline, including climate change and overfishing
✓Reef-safe diving and interaction techniques
✓Practical conservation strategies divers, snorkelers, and non-divers can take
Frequently asked questions
Both. You'll get a solid grounding in reef science in the classroom, then apply it on two open water dives where the focus is observation and buoyancy control, not just swimming past the reef.
Simple process
How it works
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eLearning at home
Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.
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In-person session
A short in-person class — no pool or open-water diving involved for this course.
Ready?
Ready to get in the water?
Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.
Already certified? PADI Advance Open Water Diver is a popular next step.