Applied Divers 2025-Batch 5 At many dive centers, the journey ends with certification. At Big Fins, it begins there. While agency-based programs such as PADI, SSI, RAID, and NAUI provide a standardized technical foundation, Big Fins’ Applied Diving  philosophy goes far beyond learning how to dive. It is about developing people, building purpose, and creating impact—both underwater and in everyday life. This approach has naturally attracted interest from people of all ages, pr

Saving our reefs and marine life starts with a careful framework, accountability and scalability.

It all began with a simple act of kindness — one of our fellow divers carefully removed a plastic wrapper that had become entangled around a crab. That small gesture inspired us to think bigger. We realized that we could do more from the ground up, but we wanted to avoid knee-jerk reactions, such as hastily removing marine debris like ghost nets without proper planning. From that realisation, we developed a careful yet straightforward framework: Locate, Survey, Tag, Assess Su