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I Was Afraid of Sharks. Now I’m Afraid for Them.
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I Was Afraid of Sharks. Now I’m Afraid for Them.

A trip on a shark research project turned my fear for sharks into a fear for their survival.
Ian Campbell
20 August, 2026

Conservation

Healthy oceans are essential to our future. Explore stories, practical tips and inspiring initiatives that empower divers to protect marine ecosystems and create positive change above and below the surface.

Divers gathering for a group photo on the surface before a WDD cleanup in Batangas, Philippines

Dagat, Kamusta Ka Na?: The Cleanup That Didn’t End at the Shore

For Women's Dive Day, a group in the Philippines came together to clean the ocean and spread the message.

How PADI Eco Centers Are Transforming Marine Tourism: Key Takeaways From a Historic Chapter in Dive History

Learn how PADI Eco Centers are leading in sustainability efforts, reducing environmental threats more effectively than standard operators.

Manta Ray swimming over a reef

The Shark You Didn’t Notice Might Matter Most! 

Join the PADI AWARE Shark & Ray Discovery Challenge and become a pioneer in ocean science and shark conservation.

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How Counting Coral Is Helping Restore Fiji’s Underwater World — and How Divers Can Be Part of the Solution

Counting Coral is restoring critical coral reefs in Fiji, and showing divers how they can make a difference on

Artificial coral tree on a sandy bottom for Counting Corals restoration project in Fiji
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