Advertisement Sign In PADI AWARE Conservation Strategy Three decades of ocean conservation Home / Conservation / AWARE Conservation Strategy Blueprint for Ocean Action Our Approach COMMUNITY and POLICY are the critical focus areas that define our conservation strategy and advance PADI AWARE's mission to drive local action for global ocean conservation. LOCAL ACTION Community We activate the world's largest network of dive centers, dive instructors and divers to take 'fins on' and 'fins off' actions that create local impact. Key Community Actions Adopt a Dive Site Program Citizen Science data collection Local and national campaigns Ongoing education & training SEE CURRENT ACTIONS GLOBAL IMPACT Policy Our diverse and broad-ranging policy work helps advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 14 - Life Below Water. Key Policy Actions Global campaigns and direct advocacy Marine research to inform policy Providing economic evidence to advance conservation Representing the dive industry at international treaties OUR WORK & THE SDGS PADI AWARE Case Studies Big Blue Vanuatu AWARE supporter, Big Blue Vanuatu, has became a "champion voice" in developing the Commonwealth Blue Charter, an agreement by all 53 Commonwealth countries to actively solve ocean-related problems and meet commitments for sustainable ocean development. IMPACT: The government banned non-biodegradable plastics, re-igniting traditional industries and the creation of new micro-businesses. Global Shark Conservation In 2019, the recreational dive community helped list endangered mako sharks at CITES. When Canada had not committed to backing the proposal, the dive community urged the Canadian minister to support limits to trade in mako sharks which helped secure a public announcement from Canada. IMPACT: Canada is now a global champion for mako sharks, pushing forward further protection measures to try to end overfishing in the Atlantic. Marine Research PADI Dive Against Debris divers contributed key data to a groundbreaking study in collaboration with the international science agency CSIRO. The first global analysis of its kind, the study found that seabed debris is different than beach debris. IMPACT: Marine debris data is critical evidence for creating ocean-friendly waste management policies. Foundation Funding and Program Allocation PADI AWARE Foundation is an accredited and independently audited public charity with offices in the USA, UK and Australia. Approximately 65% of foundation revenue comes from individual donors. Other sources include: • Grant Giving Foundations • 100% AWARE Partners (PADI Instructors, Dive Centers and Resorts) • Fundraisers • Corporate Sponsors • PADI Pro-bono Support 75% of donations are allocated directly to programs, and 25% to core support. PADI AWARE Foundation's work is made possible by generous donors like you. For more detailed information about how contributions are spent, review AWARE's Annual Impact Reports. SEE AWARE ANNUAL & FINANCIAL REPORTS Become a PADI Torchbearer Be part of a global community turning passion into purpose for a healthier people and planet. JOIN US Donate to PADI AWARE Foundation All our work is made possible by generous donors like you. DONATE EMAIL UPDATES Get 10% off eLearning online! Sign up and get the latest updates, offers and more. SIGN UP (AND SAVE!) PADI SERVICES Find a Dive Center or Resort Replace Your Certification Card Get Dive Insurance Book a Scuba Vacation Buy Branded Merchandise Download the Mobile App INSIDE PADI INSIDE PADI keyboard_arrow_down CORPORATE INFORMATION CORPORATE INFORMATION keyboard_arrow_down PADI DIVE CENTER & RESORTS PADI DIVE CENTERS & RESORTS keyboard_arrow_down © PADI 2021 Privacy Policy Accessibility Copyright Forms Center Contact Cookie Preferences By using this site, you agree with our use of cookies. Read our Cookie Policy I consent to cookies Want to know more?