There are 7 species of Turtle in the world and 5 of them can be found in Panama. All of them are threatened with Extinction.

This is due to a number of causes such as Coastal Development, Poaching of eggs by locals in the area, bycatch of industrial Fisheries and the huge problem of plastic pollution in our oceans.

This course teaches you how to identify the different species of turtles and why they are so important in our oceans, you will also learn more about what the threats are to their survival and what you can do to help save these ancient species.

This is a one day course that can be conducted either Snorkelling or diving (for certified Divers).

At the end of the course Divers will receive the PADI Sea Turtle Awareness Distinctive Specialty certfication card and Snorkelers will receive the Project AWARE Certificate of Recognition.

Location: Coiba Island - Coiba Island, Panama

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Coiba Island

Coiba Island, Panama

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Turtle Conservation Course