Project AWARE Foundation is a growing movement of scuba divers protecting the ocean planet – one dive at a time. You can help by becoming a 100% Project AWARE Partner
Over the past two decades of underwater conservation we’ve learned that divers are true leaders in ocean protection. We’re ocean heroes numbering in the millions across the globe. We believe together our actions will make a huge impact and will help to rescue the ocean.
With new programs and more online resources than ever before, Project AWARE supports an unprecedented global movement of divers acting in their own communities to protect the ocean and implement lasting change.
Project AWARE is focusing in on two major ocean issues –Sharks in Peril and Marine Debris, or trash in our ocean. Truly, there are many conservation issues converging on our ocean planet at once, but we’re concentrating on these serious problems where scuba divers are uniquely positioned to directly and positively affect real, long-term change in these two areas.
Go diving with a 100% Project AWARE Partner today!
These ocean stewards support a clean, healthy ocean by making a donation on behalf of each student to Project AWARE. You’ll receive the Project AWARE version of your PADI certification card and be part of a movement of divers protecting our ocean planet.
Before you dive in, find your nearest 100% Partner.
100% AWARE partners make a big difference by contributing vital funds to protect the ocean planet. Ongoing contributions support:
- Marine Debris Prevention: we’re collecting data and removing devastating debris worldwide while tackling policy efforts to address long-term solutions.
- Shark Protection:securing protection for the world’s most vulnerable shark species. Together, we’re strengthening shark finning bans and closing policy loopholes in countries that matter most.
Make a big difference and become a 100% Project AWARE Partner!
Project AWARE is proud to announce that we have a new Ocean Steward in the Canary Islands:
- Congratulations to Lanzarote Non Stop Divers in becoming a 100% Project AWARE Partner

Together, we’re re-thinking what’s possible and sharing a positive vision for our ocean future. Get ready for the work ahead by joining the movement of thousands of divers to protect our ocean planet