Dive Against Debris
Marine debris has become a huge issue globally. Marine animals become entangled in debris, and even mistake it for food, often killing them. Divers, swimmers and beach goers can also be directly harmed by encounters with marine debris or its toxins. This is why Dive Centre Manly has committed to being a leader in the fight against marine debris through PADI AWARE’s Adopt a Dive Site™.
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About this dive
Help keep our oceans and beaches clean
Join Dive Centre Manly's famous underwater clean up
$25 snorkelers / $60 divers including full gear hire
We have proudly adopted two of our regular dive sites of Manly Cove and Shelly Beach. This means we are dedicated to undertaking regular Dive Against Debris surveys to improve the health of ocean ecosystems. On a larger scale, we provide PADI AWARE with much-needed information on marine debris, which will help inform policy changes.
How can you help?
Come along to our Dive Against Debris beach and underwater clean-up events! If you’re not a diver, that’s okay! You can help us by free diving, snorkeling, beach cleaning or even by sorting and recording data on land – many hands make for light work! We also schedule regular shore dives at our adopted dive sites, so any time you come diving with us, we encourage you to collect any marine debris you see so we can report it to PADI AWARE.
PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty Course ( Optional Course Add On)
Learn how to make every dive count with the PADI Dive Against Debris® Specialty Course. This rewarding specialty teaches divers how to safely remove marine debris and contribute valuable data to the world’s largest underwater citizen science movement.
During the course, you’ll discover the impact plastic and rubbish have on our oceans and local marine life, while taking part in a real Dive Against Debris survey under the guidance of your PADI Instructor. You’ll learn how to identify, collect, record and report debris found underwater, helping protect your favourite dive sites and contributing to a global database used to support ocean conservation efforts worldwide.
Whether you’re passionate about marine life, conservation, or simply keeping Sydney’s dive sites beautiful, this course is a great way to turn your love of diving into positive action.
Adopted Dive Sites:
- Manly Cove
- Shelly beach
Prerequisites:
- Nothing for snorkelers
- Open Water certification for divers
Gear Hire Costs:
It’s free to sign up to this event, and as a special thank you for helping us clean the ocean, all gear rental is half-price for the day.
- Snorkeler: Full Gear Hire $25
- Diver: Full Gear Hire $60
- Diver: Tank & Weights $25