We Are Ocean Change

Our global community of Ocean Torchbearers is leading a powerful movement to restore ourselves, our communities and the blue planet we call home.

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Create a Billion Torchbearers to Explore and Protect the Ocean

This is PADI's bold mission. As the world's largest diving organization, we have a tremendous opportunity to mobilize people to engage in solution-based initiatives geared towards a more sustainable future for all.

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Donate Today. Protect Sharks Tomorrow.

Help ensure the survival of sharks and rays. Donate to the future PADI AWARE Global Shark & Ray Census, a global citizen science program that aims to monitor shark and ray populations and to ensure they are protected from extinction.

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PADI Blueprint for Ocean Action

Ocean Torchbearers are taking action to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030.

Rid the oceans of marine debris

Multiply Marine Protected Areas

Protect marine species

Accelerate coral reef recovery

Increase blue carbon habitats

Local Action. Global Impact.

Working alongside PADI AWARE Foundation, PADI offers numerous pathways for engagement in marine conservation at the local and global levels. From signing a petition to protect sharks and rays, planting corals or removing marine debris with your local dive center, there are solution-based opportunities for everyone to build a more resilient ocean.

As a Torchbearer, you have the voice for ocean conservation.

Policy Change

We have influence at the policy table, elevating the voice of the dive community in support of the global agenda for ocean conservation.

As a global community, we aid with critical marine research.

Citizen Science and Marine Research

We are the world's largest underwater citizen science movement. Together as a global community, we collect data to fill data gaps and advance critical marine research.

Community Grant Program

The PADI AWARE Foundation Grant Program turns your donations into direct funding for community-based projects that address key ocean threats.

Learn more about PADI AWARE taking courses on marine conservation.

AWARE Courses

PADI AWARE's conservation courses offer education and training on marine conservation topics like sharks, marine debris and coral, as well as training in citizen science techniques.

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YOUR ECO ADVENTURE AWAITS

PADI Dive Shops around the world need passionate people like you to save the ocean. Join a conservation event and help protect what you love, above and below the surface.

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