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[Heart Ocean Guardian Action]
Dive into the Blue, Let's Protect Hengchun's Ocean Life
Special Event: July 16th (Wed) Scuba Cleanup + Optional PADI AWARE Specialty
"Dive into your heart!" Why also "Dive into the sea!"? This isn't just a dive; it's a promise to life. Join the charity cleanup in the morning, optional PADI AWARE Specialty in the afternoon. With the local instructor team from "Heart Ocean Diving Center", safely remove underwater trash and learn more about ocean conservation. Act now!
Learn about July 16th Event & Sign UpOrganizer: Heart Ocean Diving Center (Heart Ocean Dive) - Local Professional Diving Center
Core Values: Professional Safety | Local Care | Environmental Education | Sustainable Coexistence
Event Hashtags: #HeartOceanGuardianAction #HeartOceanGuardians #HengchunCleanup #PADIAWARE
Why Cleanup?
Hengchun Ocean's Call & Heart Ocean's "Dive into your heart!" Promise
Heart Ocean Diving Center's mission is "Dive into your heart!", touching your deepest connection to the sea. We are based in the heart of the Hengchun Peninsula (near Kenting, Houbihu, Wanlitong). This area has world-class coral reefs and is home to precious marine life like green sea turtles. But this beautiful sea faces serious challenges.
Every [Heart Ocean Guardian Action] is our strong commitment to 'Corporate Social Responsibility' and 'Environmental Sustainability', and follows our vision: "Dive from heart to ocean, share the love for life!"
[Knowledge Corner: Common Marine Debris Threats in Hengchun Waters]
- Abandoned Fishing Gear (Ghost Nets): These lost nets and lines are silent killers. They keep trapping corals, sea turtles, and fish, causing injury or death.
- Plastic Products: From bottles and bags to microplastics, marine animals eat them by mistake. This blocks their digestion and toxins build up in the food chain.
- Tourism Waste: Trash left by human activities directly harms the beauty and health of habitats.
This isn't just trash; it's a direct threat to ocean life.
Heart Ocean Event #2: July 16th (Wed) Details (Cleanup & AWARE Specialty)
Take this special July 16th chance! Join the [Heart Ocean Guardian Action] charity cleanup in the morning. You can choose the PADI AWARE Specialty course in the afternoon. Go from doing to knowing, and become a better ocean protector!
Basic Information
Date: July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
Morning Activity: Charity Scuba Cleanup (Includes free scuba experience, OW certification required)
Afternoon Activity (Optional): PADI AWARE Specialty Course (Separate sign-up and fee required)
Age Limit: Participants must be 15 years or older.
Meeting Point / Class Location: Heart Ocean Diving Center (No. 32-1, Shawei Rd, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County) [View Map]
Morning Dive Site: Chosen by the experienced Heart Ocean Diving Center instructor team based on the best sea conditions and safety for the day at a nearby Hengchun site.
Schedule (Estimated)
- Morning: Charity Scuba Cleanup
- [08:00] Check-in & Gear Pickup & Insurance
- [08:30] Briefing (Safety rules, cleanup skills, environment info, scuba basics)
- [09:30] Geared up & Go to dive site
- [10:00] "Scuba Cleanup Action" & Shore Cleanup (Led and guided by professional instructors)
- [11:30] Return to meeting point & Sort, classify, record marine debris
- [11:00] Gear return & Rinse off, change clothes
- [12:30] Morning activity wrap-up & Souvenir distribution
- Noon: Rest & Lunch (Free lunch provided by Heart Ocean)
- Afternoon: PADI AWARE Specialty Course (Optional)
- [14:00] Course Check-in (Only for those signed up for AWARE course)
- [14:10] PADI AWARE Knowledge Development (Classroom session)
- [17:10] Course wrap-up & Certification processing
* Detailed times will be sent after successful sign-up. Schedule might change slightly based on the day's conditions. Afternoon course is optional and needs separate sign-up.
[Knowledge Corner: Why is Good Buoyancy Control Key for Cleanup Dives?]
During underwater cleanup, bad buoyancy control can stir up silt, damage fragile corals or bottom-dwelling life. Heart Ocean instructors will teach you how to use breathing and weights to stay steady, work carefully, and minimize disturbance.
Gifts & Rewards for Cleanup Participants
- Eco-Friendly Gift: All morning cleanup participants get a "Dive into your heart!" eco-friendly canvas bag.
- Sustainability Reward: Share your record of this eco-action in the "Heart Ocean Diving FB Share Love Group" [Go Here]. Show the post within one year to get 5% off future Heart Ocean activities (does not include items ordered for you like gear purchases, accommodation).
Afternoon Option: PADI AWARE Specialty Course
Want to go from being an ocean protector 'doer' to a 'knowledgeable advocate'? Take the chance after the cleanup dive to learn the PADI AWARE Specialty!
This course will help you understand more about:
- The main threats oceans face (trash, overfishing, climate change, etc.).
- How to join citizen science projects like Dive Against Debris® and collect/report data effectively.
- How to become a more influential ocean advocate and speak up for the sea.
- Responsible diving practices to minimize environmental impact.
After finishing the course, you'll get the PADI AWARE Specialty certification, adding honor and purpose to your dive log!
Learn More about PADI AWARE Specialty & Sign UpE-E-A-T Protection:
Heart Ocean Diving Center's Double Safety Promise for You and the Ocean
Participation Requirements (Trustworthiness & Expertise)
- Morning Cleanup & Afternoon AWARE Course: Both require a valid Open Water Diver certification (or higher) from a recognized international agency.
- Recommended: At least [20] logged dives and diving experience within the last 6 months, and confident with buoyancy control (especially important for cleanup).
- Age 15+, physically and mentally healthy for diving (Must truthfully fill out health and liability forms).
Heart Ocean's Safety System (E-E-A-T)
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Experienced Local Instructors (Experience & Authoritativeness): Familiar with Hengchun sea conditions, currents, and potential risks.
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Systematic Risk Management (Expertise): Careful dive planning, surface support, standard diver-to-instructor ratios.
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Prevention-Focused Briefing (Trustworthiness): Covers Decompression sickness (DCS) prevention, marine life interaction rules, cleanup risks, etc.
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Thorough Emergency Prep (Authoritativeness & Trustworthiness): Emergency oxygen, first-aid kit always ready, familiar with local emergency procedures.
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Transparency (Trustworthiness): Clear explanation of activity details, costs, risks, and insurance.
More Than Just Cleaning:
Data, Education, Coexistence—Creating Sustainable Blue Impact
The Power of Data
The marine debris data you record will go into international databases, becoming key evidence for scientific analysis and policy suggestions.
[Knowledge Corner: Where Does Your Debris Data Go?]
Data will be given to Project AWARE or local research projects to analyze pollution sources and push for reduction at the source.
Environmental Education in Action
Sorting debris yourself helps you deeply feel 'Explore, Discover, Care, Coexist', letting ocean conservation awareness "Dive into your heart!".
Promoting Sustainable Coexistence
Inspire more people to join the protection efforts, promote harmony between people and the ocean, achieving the vision: "Dive from heart to ocean, share the love for life!".
Join the July 16th Ocean Guardian Action Now!
Take the special July 16th (Wed) opportunity! Join the charity scuba cleanup in the morning, optional PADI AWARE Specialty course in the afternoon. Spots are limited, please choose the activity you want and sign up now!
Morning cleanup and afternoon AWARE Specialty course require separate sign-ups. Costs will be clearly shown on each sign-up page.
Companies or groups interested in private events or custom plans, please contact us.
Heart Ocean Diving Center:
Rooted in Hengchun, Your Trusted Ocean Guide
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'Heart Ocean Diving Center' (Heart Ocean Dive), located in a key spot on the Hengchun Peninsula (No. 32-1, Shawei Rd, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County), is more than just a professional center offering PADI and other international system dive training, guided dives, and gear sales/rental. We are also a group of local guides with endless passion and respect for the ocean.
Our team consists of experienced instructors who know Hengchun's changing sea conditions and rich dive site ecosystems very well.
Choosing Heart Ocean means choosing a safe and professional ocean experience. We offer great service that cares about people, bringing you a diving trip full of meaning, safety, warmth, and fun.
Your Questions, Expert Answers: Event FAQ
Do I need a diving certification for the July 16th morning scuba cleanup?
▼Yes, for safety and quality, morning cleanup participants need a valid Open Water Diver certification or higher. This activity requires safe diving knowledge and comfort in the water. Also, good buoyancy control is very important to protect the marine environment.
What are the requirements for the afternoon PADI AWARE Specialty course?
▼This is mainly a knowledge development course focusing on learning ocean conservation facts and action plans. The afternoon session is mostly in the classroom.
Can I sign up for just the morning cleanup or just the afternoon AWARE course?
▼Yes, depending on your time and interest, you can choose to sign up only for the morning scuba cleanup, only for the afternoon PADI AWARE Specialty course, or sign up for both for the full learning experience. Please use the correct sign-up links.
Do I need to bring my own cleanup tools?
▼For the morning cleanup, Heart Ocean Diving Center will provide special mesh bags and gloves for cleanup. The tools we use are chosen to safely and effectively collect common marine debris while minimizing secondary impact on the environment.
Is the marine debris data collected during the event really useful?
▼Definitely useful! Standardized data recording is key to understanding pollution status and sources. This data is given to research institutions or environmental groups here and abroad. It's used for scientific analysis and policy suggestions – a vital force for pushing change at the source. The afternoon AWARE course will discuss data use more deeply.
How familiar are the Heart Ocean Diving Center instructors with the Hengchun sea area?
▼Most of our instructor team members have been teaching diving and guiding in the Hengchun area for many years. They have deep knowledge of the seasonal currents, terrain, common marine life, and potential risk spots at various dive sites, allowing them to provide the most current and local judgment and guidance.
If the weather is bad on July 16th, will the event be cancelled?
▼If sea conditions are unsuitable for the morning dive, the cleanup activity will be postponed or cancelled. If only the afternoon weather turns bad but doesn't affect the classroom session, the AWARE Specialty course might still be held as planned. Details will be explained in the event info sheet and participants will be notified in advance. Safety first is our top priority.
Start a Conversation: Contact Heart Ocean Diving Center
Have more questions about the [Heart Ocean Guardian Action] July 16th event or the PADI AWARE Specialty course? Want to know about other courses or trips from Heart Ocean Diving Center? Or have a partnership idea? Feel free to contact us anytime using the methods below. We look forward to "Diving into your heart!" with you and protecting the blue.
Contact Info
Address: No. 32-1, Shawei Rd, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County [Map]
Phone: [+886-8-8866-110]