- Costa Rica
About Program
Our oceans need saving! Join our 4 or 10 week Scuba Diving & Marine Conservation Training Course and you will become a qualified PADI Scuba Diver and also an ambassador for our oceans. Based at a Five Star PADI centre on the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica, you will be trained to upto PADI Advanced Open Water diver (4 weeks) or Divemaster (10 weeks) whilst also teaching you practical marine science survey techniques. During the course, you will be able to contribute to the ongoing reef surveys which collectively help monitor the health of the ocean, and in your spare time, you can explore the country with its lakes, volcanoes, rainforests and endless beaches!
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Ethical Impact
As a small team, we are committed to providing a highly personalised service from your initial contact right through to your chosen adventure. We achieve this through our dedicated team of program leaders and support staff, all of whom are passionate travellers united by a common purpose to help young people explore the world.
Program Highlights
- Become an experienced PADI qualified diver
- Learn Marine Conservation techniques
- Contribute to international coral and fish surveys
- Swim with turtles, rays, sharks, dolphins and even whales!
- Try some optional activities such as surfing or ziplining
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Location
A pioneer of ecotourism, Costa Rica draws many tourists to its extensive series of national parks and other protected areas. Costa Rica began reversing deforestation in the 1990s, and they are moving towards using only renewable energy. Head to the cloud forest, relax on the beautiful beaches, or visit a coffee farm.
Response from Gapforce
Thanks Jake, it's great to hear you had such an amazing experience! Wishing you the best of luck with your diving career!