Emil Ekvardt from Great.com interviewed Project AWARE as part of their 'Great.com Talks With...' podcast. This series is an antidote to negative news stories that aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world.

As an unfortunate reality of the implications of ocean pollution, those who spend the most amount of time in and around the sea are those who are faced most acutely with the realities of trash’s misplacement in the sea. Social media campaigns bring essential awareness to the destructive nature of pollution in our oceans, the essence of which is in the storytelling.  In this episode, Community Conservation Officer from Project AWARE, Jack Fishman, introduced the Dive Against Debris® program and the importance of community in ocean conservation. 

The message that I'd like to share is more one of hope

Measuring trash being pulled out of the sea by divers in units, versus a measure of weight, contributes to the weaving of stories and community-centric battle against debris. From that point forward, individuals can take excavated trash and repurpose it sustainably, to not only positively impact the oceans at risk, but to foster communities of intuitive thinkers and passionate conservationists. Jack Fishman explains that while visiting different countries and continents to speak with ocean conservationists, no matter the language or cultural barriers, knowing that trash doesn’t belong in the sea defies linguistics. 

Listen to the whole interview to find out how you can engage with established communities of conservationist divers. Links with divers all around the world have fostered communities of individuals who know their momentum can be converted into sustainable conservation.

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