Damselfish
Contributor
I don't think your age is a problem, but probably you need to do more research into what is required to work in wildlife conservation, and what becoming a DM means - I think you'll find the 2 have nothing to do with each other. And at least learn to dive before considering becoming a DM. Even if it's a long time dream, you may discover you don't really like it, have trouble with your ears, or whatever. It happens.
If you are actually looking at some specific conservation opportunity that requires a card saying you're a DM (which seems unlikely) then a "zero to hero" program might suffice, but if you actually wanted to work as a DM then it's probably not the best way to go about it. Plus as mentioned, frequently working divemasters are actually instructors (not to mention boat captains, mechanics, linguists, and all sorts of other things to be marketable, and it's not exactly a path to riches.)
If you are actually looking at some specific conservation opportunity that requires a card saying you're a DM (which seems unlikely) then a "zero to hero" program might suffice, but if you actually wanted to work as a DM then it's probably not the best way to go about it. Plus as mentioned, frequently working divemasters are actually instructors (not to mention boat captains, mechanics, linguists, and all sorts of other things to be marketable, and it's not exactly a path to riches.)