Costa Sunglasses and PADI Partner To Protect the Ocean — From the Surface to the Seafloor

Samantha Pearson

9 May, 2025

Different forms of plastic found during a cleanup.

The Story of Plastics

The necessity of closing the tap on plastic pollution has never been greater. Read more about the root of this issue and potential solutions.

Scuba diver removing ghost fishing net.

Dive Against Debris Heroes: Local Action Contributes to Global Change

PADI AWARE’s Dive Against Debris® divers are saving the ocean. Meet three inspiring heroes making a global impact through local action.

divers clean up the ocean

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The Global Plastics Treaty is a pathway to reduce ocean plastic pollution globally. Learn more about the proposed environmental legislation.

Woman walks along shoreline with a bag of marine debris she picked up.

PADI and The Ocean Cleanup Team Up Against Debris in Malaysia and the Dominican Republic

To tackle marine debris, PADI and The Ocean Cleanup have joined forces - starting in Malaysia and the Dominican Republic.

A man stands between two rows of organized marine plastics

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PADI, PADI AWARE Foundation and The Ocean Cleanup are using data, divers and technology to combat plastic pollution. You can join in!

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Why Buying Products Made From Recycled Plastic Matters

Buying products from recycled plastic matters to protect ocean. Learn how you can protect the ocean with your everyday shopping patterns.