The PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty Instructor course is designed for dive professionals who want to turn conservation into action. This specialty focuses on safely removing marine debris from underwater environments while collecting standardized data that contributes to global research and policy initiatives.

As a Dive Against Debris® Specialty Instructor, you’ll learn how to plan and conduct debris clean-up dives, manage teams, and ensure safe lifting and removal techniques. Equal emphasis is placed on accurate data collection, reporting, and helping divers understand how their efforts contribute to real-world environmental impact.

At Space City Dive Center, Dive Against Debris Instructor training emphasizes purposeful diving and responsible leadership. You’ll refine how you brief teams, coordinate logistics, and lead conservation dives that are organized, safe, and meaningful. This specialty pairs naturally with community outreach, dive clubs, and environmental programs.

This certification is ideal for instructors and Divemasters who want to actively engage divers in ocean protection, support conservation initiatives, and add a service-driven specialty to their professional portfolio.

What You’ll Learn

• Planning and organizing Dive Against Debris events
• Safe debris removal techniques and risk management
• Accurate debris data collection and reporting
• Environmental impact awareness and stewardship
• Teaching and supervising conservation-focused dives

Who This Course Is For

Dive Against Debris Specialty Instructor is designed for dive professionals who want to lead conservation initiatives and engage divers in hands-on environmental action. It is well suited for Divemasters and Instructors involved in community events, continuing education, and environmental outreach.

Prerequisites

• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor or higher professional rating
• At least 10 logged Dive Against Debris dives
• Completion of required medical documentation

What’s Included

• Course Director-led Dive Against Debris Specialty Instructor training
• Teaching guidance and standards review
• Dive Against Debris® Specialty Instructor certification upon successful completion

PADI Specialty Instructor application fee is not included