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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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20 July, 2026

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Conservation

Bringing the PADI Scientific Diver Distinctive Specialty to Higher Education in Spain

If you want to help shape the future of marine science as a diver, the new PADI Scientific Diver Distinctive Specialty is for you.

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Conservation

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Citizen Science in Antarctica: One Diver’s Journey to the Heart of the Southern Ocean

Citizen science in Antarctica can inspire lasting change. Discover how scuba divers have become ambassadors for this critical ecosystem.

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Use your scuba skills to support ocean conservation in the Dominican Republic.

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