The Conservation Action Portal by PADI AWARE Foundation® is your gateway to taking meaningful conservation action while strengthening your role as a PADI Professional. It provides the tools to track impact, submit citizen science data, and participate in global initiatives like Dive Against Debris®, Global Shark & Ray Census, and Adopt the Blue™. By integrating conservation into your daily operations, you contribute to ocean protection and elevate your professional standing, attract eco-conscious divers, and establish yourself as a leader in marine conservation.
What Is the Conservation Action Portal (CAP)?
PADI AWARE’s Conservation Action Portal (CAP) is designed to amplify and accelerate ocean conservation efforts worldwide. A central hub for all PADI AWARE® programs and initiatives, the portal brings together the efforts of the global dive community into one central location to make ocean conservation more accessible and more impactful. The portal makes it easier than ever for you, as a PADI Professional, to integrate conservation into their operations, allowing you to:
- Submit citizen science data.
- Access marine conservation initiatives and support localized campaigns.
- Visualize conservation impact through the Impact Map at PADIAWARE.org.
- Engage divers in meaningful citizen science efforts that link to your Adopt the Blue sites and add value to your business.
Getting Started With the Conservation Action Portal
1. Access the Conservation Action Portal via PADIAWARE.org or the PADI Pros’ Site.
- Log in using your PADI Single Sign-On (PADI SSO) credentials.
2. Navigate the Dashboard
- Actions: You can access conservation initiatives, like Dive Against Debris, Adopt the Blue, and more.
- My Surveys: Track and manage your pending and approved citizen science submissions.
- Impact Map: See your local actions and share your conservation impact globally.
3. Submit a Survey
- Select a program (Dive Against Debris, and coming soon, the Global Shark & Ray Census).
- Log details, conservation actions, and observations.
- Upload media, review for accuracy, and submit.
4. Connect With PADI AWARE Foundation and Track Your Impact
- You can contact the PADI AWARE Foundation with feedback or questions about your submitted surveys or Adopt the Blue sites using the contact form.
- You can also track your conservation impact in the My Impact section on the right-hand side of your CAP dashboard.
- View real-time data on your actions, including completed surveys, amount of debris removed, total weight collected, and species observed or aided.
- Earn badges for your conservation achievements, showcasing your leadership in marine protection.
Maximizing the Conservation Action Portal’s Potential for Dive Professionals
CAP is more than a conservation platform. It can be a powerful business tool that strengthens your brand, builds customer trust, and sets you apart as a leader in sustainability and marine conservation. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Showcase Your Impact and Increase Customer Engagement and Loyalty
CAP’s global conservation map makes your dive center’s efforts visible to divers worldwide. The more you engage, the more visibility and credibility you gain. Use CAP to share real-time conservation results with your customers. Promote your impact through newsletters, social media, and in-store displays to inspire divers and keep them coming back.
Offer Conservation-Focused Dive Experiences
Eco-conscious divers are looking for operators committed to ocean health. Position yourself as a top choice by integrating Dive Against Debris survey dives or Global Shark & Ray Census Surveys (coming soon!). Additionally, highlight Adopt the Blue sites into your dive offerings.
Turn Conservation Into a Business Asset
CAP gives you the tools to market your conservation leadership effectively. You can use campaign updates and share real-time data from approved surveys to create compelling marketing content, showcase your actions, and help you stand out competitively.
Motivate Your Team, Your Dive Professionals, and Your Divers
PADI Dive Centers and Resorts can assign leaders to conservation projects and track their impact through the Conservation Action Portal. Make conservation part of every dive to inspire stewardship.
You can also boost engagement in your professional-level courses with friendly competition among Divemaster and Instructor candidates. Compete to remove the most debris or complete the most surveys, making conservation a fun and rewarding challenge.
Stay Ahead With New Conservation Initiatives
CAP continuously updates with new citizen science programs. The Global Shark & Ray Census and upcoming initiatives provide fresh opportunities to engage divers and expand your services.
Join the Movement
As a PADI Professional, you have the power to influence meaningful change in every single dive. The Conservation Action Portal will help you create a real impact while strengthening your business.
By fully leveraging CAP, you will do more than protect the ocean. You will strengthen your dive business, build long-term customer relationships, and lead sustainable diving.
Register for Your Training Webinar
Online training webinars will be held weekly for two months to provide members with a forum for training and feedback. They can drop-in at several dates and times in each market from June 2nd to July 30th, 2025.
Americas (Mondays: June 2 to July 28)
10:00 AM (Hawaii, GMT-10) | 1:00 PM (Pacific, GMT-7) | 3:00 PM (Central, GMT-5) | 4:00 PM (Eastern, GMT-4)
EMEA (Wednesdays: June 4 to July 30)
4:00 PM (London, GMT+1) | 5:00 PM (Central Europe and South Africa, GMT+2) | 6:00 PM (Middle East and East Africa, GMT+3)
Asia Pacific (Wednesdays: June 4 to July 30)
12:00 PM (Thailand and Indonesia, GMT+7) | 1:00 PM (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, GMT+8) | 2:00 PM (Japan and Korea, GMT+9) | 3:00 PM (Australia – Sydney, GMT+10)
Contact: [email protected] to learn more
