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Marine Conservation

PADI AWARE Foundation Launches New Ocean Protection Grants

PADI AWARE is releasing grants for blue carbon habitat restoration, marine debris citizen science, and more on its new Mission Hub Community Grant Program.

YouTubers Raising $30 Million to Remove 30 Million Pounds of Marine Plastics

YouTube stars MrBeast and Mark Rober aim to raise $30 million to remove 30 million pounds of trash from the ocean, rivers and beaches around the world.

"My Octopus Teacher" Director Pippa Ehrlich Earns Sea Hero Honors

Ehrlich's feature film debut, "My Octopus Teacher," ignited love for our oceans around the world. For her powerful storytelling, she is our November 2021 Sea Hero.

How I Became a Reef Rescuer in the Caribbean

Dive guests at Windjammer Landing can help the locals protect coral reefs through three-day Environmental Dive Package, which includes certification as a PADI Reef Rescue Diver.

How Insurance is Protecting the Mesoamerican Reef

Quintana Roo, in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, insured about 100 miles of coastline to protect the reef, which generates about $6.2 billion a year in regional economic activity.

How Can I Help After an Oil Spill?

The best thing to do is work to prevent the next one. Here are some ideas.

Three Lessons from Interviewing Shark Advocates Around the World

Conservationists that don’t stay up to date on the scientific research are likely to endorse ineffective policy solutions, but when scientists and conservationists work together, both groups benefit.

How Drowning Convinced This Diver to Save the Sea

A near-death drowning prompted Meemakshi Poonath to advocate for oceanic sustainability, starting with a concert to push for non-fishing zones in Europe.

U.K. Divers Plant Five Acres of Seagrass Seeds to Restore Vital Habitats

A team of divers with Project Seagrass collected seed from Dale Bay for this site, and are planning a similar initiative in North Whales.