Since 2000, the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow, Cornwall, has championed the European lobster by crafting creative ways to collaborate with locals to implement conservation efforts.
The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.
Winter died at age 16 from a gastrointestinal issue was discovered only a week and a half before her death. Her life story inspired two family-friendly films.
The Diversity in Aquatics Scuba Chair is recognized for his dedication to expanding dive opportunities and will use the award to create a certification scholarship.
PADI AWARE is releasing grants for blue carbon habitat restoration, marine debris citizen science, and more on its new Mission Hub Community Grant Program.