© Nottingham Adventure Centre Ltd 2011 site home | about us | contact us | calendar | location maps To book call the Dive Centre on 0115 929 0707  or reserve your place on-line today. Why AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation? The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkelers and nondivers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also familiarises participants with the current state of the world's coral reefs and how they can help. What do I need to start? No dive certification required and there is no minimum age limit. This non-diving course includes: An introduction to Project AWARE The importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas Coral reef biology, association and competition The status of the world's coral reefs How participants can help, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices How long will it take? Recommended Course Hours: two Where can I go from here? You can use this course to complement your Peak Performance Buoyancy, AWARE - Fish Identification, Underwater Naturalist or Underwater Photography Speciality course. In addition, the AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Speciality course counts as one of five Speciality course certifications required for the Master Scuba Diver certification.