MAZZARÒ SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Mazzarò’s Two-Day Dive Against Debris: Turn Scuba Into Citizen Science
A focused PADI Dive Against Debris® specialty in Mazzarò that trains certified divers to collect, document and report marine litter — a concise guide to what to expect and how to prepare.
Mazzarò’s Two-Day Dive Against Debris: Turn Scuba Into Citizen Science.
Off the pebble beaches of Mazzarò, this Dive Against Debris® specialty course pairs practical skill-building with direct conservation action: certified divers learn to locate, remove and document marine litter and contribute those findings to a global database.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Every dive becomes data
The course teaches divers to collect and document marine litter, then weigh, sort, record and report findings to the PADI AWARE Foundation database — turning routine dives into contributions to a global conservation effort.
Practical skills for cleaner sites
Under instructor guidance you’ll review equipment assembly, complete a Dive Against Debris survey dive and learn post‑dive handling of debris so local sites stay healthier long after the course ends.
Join divers who make every dive count
The program links participants to the PADI Torchbearer movement and a community of divers committed to marine protection, providing a pathway from online training to hands‑on survey work.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Across two days you move from short classroom and online preparation to hands‑on in‑water surveying: complete the Dive Against Debris online module, join the instructor for equipment review, conduct a survey dive to recover debris, then weigh, sort, record and submit the data to the PADI AWARE Foundation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this specialty suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs over two days and combines online training with in‑water and post‑dive survey work.
Meet at Nike Diving on the beach of Isola Bella to Taormina at 08:30 for the first day’s briefing and equipment review.
Bring your standard diving certification card and personal gear; the course includes a review of equipment assembly and in‑water survey procedures.
Expect to sort, weigh, record and report collected debris as part of the course’s data contribution to the PADI AWARE Foundation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the course take?
The Dive Against Debris® specialty runs over two days.
Where do we meet?
You meet at the Nike Diving Center on the beach of Isola Bella to Taormina; the program starts at 08:30.
Do I need to complete any training before arriving?
Yes — participants complete the Dive Against Debris online training module before undertaking the in‑water survey and practical components.
What will we do with the debris we collect?
After the dive you will weigh, sort, record and report the collected marine debris to the PADI AWARE Foundation database.
Am I eligible to participate?
The course is intended for Open Water Divers; certification is required to take part.
Will instructors help with equipment setup?
Yes. The daily program begins with a review of diving equipment assembly led by the Nike Diving team.