Cost of Course
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Includes:
- 4 hour classroom session
- 1 instructional dive (for divers only)
- PIC Card*
*Paid at time of trip.
PADI Heritage Awareness Diver
The Dive Shop PADI Heritage Awareness Diver
PADI Heritage Awareness Diver
Why PADI Heritage Awareness Specialty?
Submerged cultural resources are exciting to explore. However, they are fragile, irreplaceable, and protected by law. Learn about the science of archaeology, how to help archaeologists, and how to help protect underwater heritage. Share the excitement of exploring the past without damaging or destroying these unique resources.
What do I need to start?
Divers must be Open Water certified and be at least 12 years of age. One open water dive is required. The only requirement for non-divers is to be interested! No diving or in-water training is required.
What will you learn?
You’ll learn about archaeology, shipwrecks, laws protecting cultural resources, the identification and dating of maritime artifact, and issues of conservation. Most importantly, you will learn to be “citizen archaeologists” helping archaeologists learn about the past while not causing damage to non-renewable heritage resources. You will put this knowledge to the test on one open water dive to explore a submerged cultural resource.
Class Dates
- TBA
NOTES:
*Certification Trip Not Included.
**ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PADI RELEASE FORMS AND MEDICAL STATEMENT. FOR COPIES OF THE FORMS CLICK THE LINKS BELOW:
REQUIRED FORM:
A Self Reliant Diver form (PADI Form 10037) is required before starting the course.
Call 520-326-DIVE for more information.
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