Marine Resource Management for Dive Professionals is acedemically one of the most robust course curriculums PADI produces. The course is a 5-day program involving daily class room and in water training.

For years, marine resource managers and dive industry experts alike have seen the need to improve the environmental awareness of divers and snorkelers who visit coral reefs. All divers need specialized knowledge and accurate information about the plight of coral reefs.

More importantly, they need the ability to apply this knowledge in a way that results in improved low-impact diving behavior among their clients. Unfortunately, few, if any, training programs for professionals have existed to address these issues in a comprehensive and real-world context…until now.

At Plan2Dive we have endeavoured to develop an academically strong and interactive program to provide students with theoretical learning backed up with practical experience.

This program is not a series of lectures. Rather, It has been designed to be highly interactive, spark lively discussions and incorporate the personal experiences and insights of participants.

In addition to the theoretical nature of this course – Data collection, reef restoration techniques, developing education and awareness campaigns.

The Marine Resource Management Program goes deeper into the ecology & biology of the coral reef ecosystem and uses a fantastic manual from Dr. Alex Brylske (An educator, author and marine conservationist, Brylske’s career and contributions to dive safety have spanned more than 30 years.)