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From Local Dives to Global Impact: How Your Ocean Actions Help With Ocean Conservation Policy

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Maren Robinson
10 February, 2026

CITES

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What Happens When a Diver Walks Into a Global Wildlife Summit

When stakeholders gather at CITES COP20 to discuss wildlife protection policy, divers can remind them of what we stand to lose.
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The Fight To Save Mozambique’s Manta Rays – Your Voice Can Help

Marine Ecologist Nakia Cullain shares about her manta research and why CITES 2025 is crucial for protecting mantas in Mozambique and beyond.
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Sharks & Rays Need Your Voice at CITES

Take action to afford sharks and rays extra protections by signing the CITES petition ahead of November's CoP20 meeting.
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PADI’s Wins for the Sea in 2022

PADI® has created a swell of hope from 2022 into 2023 – mobilizing the global community of Ocean Torchbearers for wins for the sea.

PADI Divers Come Together to Reach Landmark Win for Sharks & Rays at CITES

PADI AWARE traveled to Panama to attend CITES, supporting the protection of key shark species. Here's what happened.

Success for Sharks and Rays at CITES CoP17

Success! Silky sharks, Thresher sharks and Devil rays added to CITES Appendix II
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