Welcome to the PADI Reef Rescue Diver course!
Now you can study the material from the comfort of your own home. CLICK HERE to access the Reef Rescue Diver – PADI Distinctive Specialty Course E-Book.
Be sure to read the e-book in its entirety, and watch its educational videos. In the last section, answer the Knowledge Review questions to the best of your ability. When you complete your Open Water dives with one of our partner dive shops, your instructor will review your answers with you.
Thank you for joining the Reef Rescue Network. And thank you for fighting alongside us to save coral reefs.
Happy diving!
Who’s Really in Charge? Unpacking the Power Struggles Behind Madagascar’s Marine Protected Areas
Researchers head out to monitor Marine Protected Area boundaries—where science meets the sea, and local stewardship takes the lead. The Illusion of Protection From dazzling coral reefs to centuries-old traditions,
PIMS and Volunteers Step Up as Legal Battle Leaves Barge Grinding Reef in Fowl Cays National Park
Worn out but undefeated, the cleanup crew rallies around their paddleboard “workbench” in front of the stranded tug and barge—a snapshot of community grit after hours of underwater heavy‑lifting. Photo
Thriving Fish Spawning Aggregation Inspires Hope for the Future
Nassau grouper FSA in Ragged Island during January 2025. | © André Musgrove Fish Spawning Aggregations & Nassau Grouper Imagine witnessing thousands of fish gathering in a synchronized spectacle, moving
A Year Later, Stranded Tug and Barge Still Scars Reef in Fowl Cays National Park–Residents Demand Accountability
A haunting aerial view of the grounded tug and barge in Fowl Cays National Park—still embedded in coral a year later, a stark reminder of the cost of inaction. Photo
Women Leading Mangrove Restoration in The Bahamas
Have you ever wondered who’s behind the scenes saving our environment, right in our own backyard? Picture a group of energetic, determined women rolling up their sleeves and diving into
Rewilding the Marls of Abaco: PIMS Plants 100,000 Mangroves and Counting in 2024
As the afternoon sun bathes the Marls of Abaco in golden light, Bahamian boat captain Willis Levarity–locally known as “Captain to the Stars”–stands ankle-deep in soft, warm mud. A broad
