Marine Debris – Big Blue Dahab

In citizen science, dive against debris, Environment, Marine Debris, Project AWARE, save the ocean

Posted June 3, 2020

Groundbreaking Citizen Science Results with Project AWARE Dive Against Debris Data

PADI divers that have participated in a Dive Against Debris Survey, or taken the Dive Against Debris Speciality Course, have contributed key data – as citizen scientists – to a groundbreaking new [...]

By Samer Kamel

In Environment, Marine Debris, ocean conservation, plastic pollution, save the ocean, torchbearers

Posted May 28, 2020

Marine Debris Torchbearers

As divers and ocean-lovers, we are well aware that marine debris and plastic pollution are negatively impacting ocean health globally. With PADI’s longstanding commitment to ocean conservation, [...]

By Samer Kamel

In AWARE Week, conservation, dive against debris, Environment, Marine Debris, plastic pollution, Project AWARE

Posted September 17, 2018

Dive Against Debris Treasures

In celebration of AWARE Week, Project AWARE and PADI are encouraging divers around the globe to focus on ocean conservation. Whether it’s through learning, inspiring, or taking action, there are [...]

By Samer Kamel

In Beach Cleanup, dive against debris, Environment, Marine Debris, Project AWARE, underwater cleanup

Posted April 9, 2018

What You Need to Know to Organize a Coastal Cleanup

If you’re thinking about organizing a cleanup of a local beach, dive site, river or other coastal environment, here’s what you need to know to get started. And keep in mind, Earth Day is a great [...]

By Samer Kamel

In conservation, Environment, jennifer idol, Marine Debris, plastic pollution

Posted March 23, 2018

Divers Can Make Change in the Face of Ecological Challenges

Written by Jennifer Idol I first dived in the ocean in Cozumel from Chankanaab Lagoon when I was 14 years old. The reef captivated me, full of color and life such as giant grouper. The [...]