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

Emma Hetherington

21 July, 2026

PADI Named One of TIME’s Most Influential Sustainability Companies of 2026

PADI has been recognized by TIME as one of the "10 Most Influential Sustainability Companies of 2026" in TIME100 Companies Industry Leaders.

Three divers looking at the sky with reusable cups

Go Eco! Small Choices, Big Impact — Above and Below the Surface

Protecting the ocean starts with what we do day to day. Small consistent choices can have the biggest impact.

Tim Leichliter Ocean Torchbearer giving a presentation with a microphone on a lawn

Tim Leichliter: Rooted in Community, Restoring Reefs From Within

Meet Tim Leichliter, recipient of the PADI Ocean Torchbearer Award and co-founder of Hoʻomalu Ke Kai in Hawaii.

A beautiful salad coral from Red Sea

Eco Travel: Destinations Leading Marine Protection

The future of diving — and the future of our ocean — depends on the choices we make today. Choose eco travel for your next dive trip.

Diver holding a Dive Against Debris bag collecting plastic floating underwater

Go Eco! This April: How Divers Can Turn Purpose Into Action

Protect the ocean we love and find out how to turn purpose into action as a diver this April through PADI’s Go Eco! campaign

A mermaid doll atop a pile of debris removed from a lake in Switzerland

Marine Conservation Activities for Divers in Germany and Switzerland

Conservation activities in Germany and Switzerland for scuba divers, ocean lovers and people who want to help with local clean-up events.

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