PADI AWARE Foundation

Adopt the Blue™ provides multiple pathways for PADI dive shops, professionals, divers, and other Ocean Torchbearers to get actively involved in conservation at both the local and global level, making it an effective tool in our battle to conserve our oceans.  Your local actions, when replicated and scaled up, help drive global impact and provide critical data sets that can inform and influence government decisions on new and existing MPAs. 💙 Learn more about how you can get involved at https://lnkd.in/g4pdb-MR Thank you to our Adopt The Blue™ founding partner, Blancpain. #adopttheblue

We applaud the President of the Maldives for taking a stand to not resume longlining. Below is the letter that PADI PADI AWARE Foundation sent to demonstrate our opposition and to support sustainable fisheries and the local dive economy. We want to thank all the dive centers, non-profits and local community members that worked to be a voice for the ocean. The dive industry and divers around the world are critical advocates in the fight for marine life. Advocacy like this has been a key tactic in our collective fight for over thirty years to protect sharks and rays. #OceanConservation #SustainableFisheries #MarineAdvocacy #ProtectOurOceans #PADI #PADIAWARE

🌊 AWARE Week, 14 - 22 Sep 2024: Midweek Update – Keep the Momentum Going! 🌍 As AWARE Week 2024 hits the halfway mark, we’ve been inspired by the incredible community efforts around the globe. From Dive Against Debris survey dives to raising awareness about marine health, every action counts towards a healthier, more sustainable ocean. Now is the time to reflect and continue driving meaningful impact. Whether you’re a diver, ocean advocate, or simply passionate about marine conservation, there’s still so much to do! Dive into local events, share your conservation stories, and be part of a global movement for ocean protection. Join us in celebrating the ocean – it’s not too late to get involved! Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gc4JazQp. #AWAREWeek2024 #OceanConservation #Sustainability #SaveTheOcean 🤝

🌏 The Global Plastics Treaty: A Global Solution for Plastic Pollution 🌍 What is it? Learn More 👇 Sign & share our petition today 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gZQPCqsD #SaveTheOcean #PlasticsTreaty #BreakFreeFromPlastic

PADI AWARE connected with CNN to discuss the impact of plastic debris on marine ecosystems and how divers are creating a healthier ocean through Dive Against Debris. 🌊 “As scuba divers, we are ocean optimists. We should not feel discouraged by the immensity of everything going on, but rather we can take one small action at a time, and we can make a big difference.” – Jack Fishman, PADI AWARE Community & Campaign Manager. Check out the interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8Am6_ca

Did you know that as a PADI Member, your membership benefits include access to a range of resources to help you supercharge your ocean-conservation actions? 🌊 Here are five PADI AWARE Foundation resources that you can factor into your activities right now 👉 http://padi.co/dwynw27u