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How Divers Can Help Shape Marine Protection in Spain

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18 May, 2026
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The Power of Divers: Why the PADI AWARE Foundation Matters Now More Than Ever

When millions of trained divers contribute to ocean conservation through the PADI AWARE Foundation, their impact becomes measurable.
Six teenage children in Barbados complete a PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris after taking part in the Water Awareness Program

Barbados and the Power of Community in Ocean Conservation

Learn how Barbados - with its dedicated Ocean Torchbearers - is harnessing the power of community to become a conservation success story.

PADI Dive Centers & Resorts Contribute to Study that Indicates Revival of MPAs Would Bolster Billions for Coastal Economies

PADI and National Geographic Pristine Seas studied the positive effects of protecting scuba dive sites worldwide. Read about their research.
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Preserving Our Oceans: How PADI and Blancpain Are Turning Hope into Action

A powerful partnership between PADI and Blancpain offers a beacon of hope for the oceans, which are under threat.
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From Passion to Preservation: PADI Divers Play a Vital Role in Driving the Expansion of Marine Protected Areas  

Read how the collective efforts of PADI’s dive community can have a monumental impact on marine protected areas and creating ocean change. 
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Creating Healthier Oceans and More Resilient Communities Together: PADI AWARE Foundation’s Ocean Impact

PADI AWARE celebrates the impact they’ve had in driving local action for global ocean conservation. Here are some highlights worth reading.
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