For over 25 years, Project AWARE has responded to the threats our ocean faces. Supported by a growing movement of dive leaders, like you, taking action for ocean protection fins on and off, we’ve had some incredible successes - strong, enforceable finning bans, increased trade protections for sharks and rays, the first and only underwater marine debris survey designed by divers for divers.

With 25 years of ocean conservation successes fueled by an incredible network of supporters, governments, businesses, NGOs and conservation partners, Project AWARE has much to celebrate with PADI Members.

To highlight this incredible milestone and join in the celebrations, PADI is launching a special limited edition Project AWARE card - The 25 Years of Partnership for Ocean Protection PADI limited edition card is available to PADI Pros from October 2017 and will be available to student divers throughout 2018 when it launches in January.

Two Ways to Support Project AWARE's Next Wave of Ocean Conservation

• Choose the new 25 Years of Partnership for Ocean Protection limited edition card as your PADI Membership card
• Donate to Project AWARE with your PADI Member Renewal today!

Go to the PADI Pros’ Site to update your credit or debit card details and add your donation to support Project AWARE’s critical conservation work!

Your support gives the ocean a voice, help secure important policy advancements to keep shark and ray populations healthy and protect marine life from the onslaught of marine debris.

Special Offer: Limited Edition Project AWARE 25th Anniversary Mask Strap

Project AWARE’s special 25th Anniversary limited edition mask strap is now available as a special thank you gift when donating through your PADI member renewal. The gift is available to any PADI member donating $25/€15/£15 or more.

The diving community, especially PADI Professional Members play a critical role in leading ocean protection.

“There are so many significant problems facing mankind, but as divers this is truly
our cause. If scuba divers do not take an active role in preserving the aquatic
realm, who will?”

-         John Cronin, PADI Co-Founder

Tweet your support to inspire others to take action for ocean protection:

I'm supporting @projectaware’s next wave of ocean protection with #MyPADI Member Renewal https://t.co/xYayS6gbC0#25Years#25Anniversarypic.twitter.com/NQherXkXMI

— Domino Albert (@dominocean) October 19, 2017

Image courtesy of Steve Woods