As a Five Star Golden Palm PADI Dive Center, the Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Angsana Ihuru offers the full range of PADI and Nitrox courses. Banyan Tree & Angsana has a mission to create ecological awareness amongst guests, pursue research in coral growth and pioneer projects supporting marine life, therefore from the beginner's Resort Course to the PADI Open Water Course, you will be taught in great detail about the ocean and its fascinating life. These resorts employ dedicated marine biologists who offer environmental dives and eco-safaris, on which they share their expert knowledge. You will be introduced to the unique Lotus and Turtle Research Projects, which have earned Banyan Tree & Angsana the prestigious PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Award 2002 for Corporate Environmental Programme.