Two years after its establishment, members of the Marine Litter Action Network (MLAN) met again in Birmingham, UK, on May 26 to reflect on what the network has achieved so far, and share knowledge and expertise.
Representatives from 28 organisations, including Project AWARE, attended the event. The delegates discussed topics ranging from financial incentives and behaviour change, how we can tackle litter at sporting events through to beach and underwater clean-ups - maximising take up, impact and litter recycling, data reporting and litter monitoring methods to name but a few.

Scuba divers are amongst some of the most passionate shark and ray advocates we know. We’re wild about them!
That’s why, this Shark Week, we’re excited to launch #Divers4SharksNRays - Project AWARE’s latest global campaign to help protect some of the world’s most vulnerable shark and ray species.

Earlier this month, our partners at the Ocean Conservancy released their 30th International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Report, recognizing the efforts of Project AWARE divers around the globe who have contributed marine debris data through Dive Against Debris™.

With this week’s World Oceans Day celebrations now in full swing, divers around the world are uniting to raise awareness of marine issues and fundraise for ocean protection – fins on and off!

Inspired by his father, a scuba diver of more than 35 years, Jack Fishman learned to dive at just eight years old. When he first donned scuba gear and dipped his head below the surface, he discovered a world without limitation – he was exposed to countless fish, marine creatures and underwater vistas. He revelled at the bright and beautiful colors, shapes and patterns of the ocean world. During annual family vacations in Bonaire, he began to develop a connection to marine conservation.