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Diving Counteracts Nature-Deficit Disorder

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Drew Richardson
29 April, 2026
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Andrew Taylor, Ocean Torchbearer

Andrew Taylor: Leading Coral Reef Restoration in Bali 

Meet Andrew Taylor, recipient of the PADI Ocean Torchbearer Award as founder of Blue Corner Conservation in Indonesia.
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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.
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From Local Dives to Global Impact: How Your Ocean Actions Help With Ocean Conservation Policy

Learn how PADI AWARE turns your local diver actions into global protections for sharks, rays and marine ecosystems.
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The Future of PADI Diving and Ocean Stewardship

Dive into what the future of PADI diving will look like, as we celebrate 60 years of PADI helping divers to seek adventure and save the ocean.
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Robin Philippo: Leading Small Groups To Make a Lasting Impact

Meet Robin Philippo, Ocean Torchbearer Award winner and Director at the Tropical Research and Conservation Centre in Malaysia.
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Les Burke: Igniting Purpose & Building Future Leaders Beneath the Surface

Les Burke is the founder of Junior Scientists in the Sea, which empowers youth, and a PADI Ocean Torchbearer Award winner.
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