Bruce has written and had approved by PADI the new PADI Basking Shark Awareness Distinctive Specialty and this is now offered by Bruce through Mann Scuba Divers. The goals of this course are to 1) Introduce divers to Basking Sharks, their biology, behaviour and distribution, 2)Provide an overview of the law, research and worldwide conservation statue of the Basking Shark, 3) To emphasise the importance of Basking Shark monitoring activities and provide an opportunity to participate in Basking Shark conservation through the European Basking Shark Photo-id Project and 4) To enable the diver to plan, organise and execute a dive with Basking Sharks, in a safe and passive manner. The course consists of a therey lecture and 2 open water divers, either on scuba or snorkelling.
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