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Pathways to Protection

Through community grants and Adopt the Blue, PADI AWARE and Blancpain are funding local marine conservation efforts to expand ocean protection globally.

Sea Change

Discover how PADI, Blancpain, and local dive communities are driving ocean conservation through citizen science, marine protected areas, and the Adopt the Blue initiative.

Saving the Sharks With Art

Sharks may be fierce predators, but they're also among the most misunderstood animals, often portrayed as mindless killers. This project aims to dispel that myth through art and education.

The Isla Mujeres Dive Shop Leading Ocean Cleanups

Ocean cleanups are routine at Pocna Dive Center, due largely to local community support, making for pristine waters with thriving marine life that keep divers coming back.

What 50 Years of Shark Surveys Have Revealed

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science shark survey is the world’s longest-running fishery-independent shark population survey. Here’s what they’ve learned in 50 years.

Conservationist and Retired U.S. Navy Diver Les Burke Named May '25 Sea Hero

After a storied three-plus-decade career in the U.S. Navy, where he became the first Black Navy diver to complete the Navy's Deep Sea Salvage program, among other accolades, this month's sea hero now devotes his time to educating the next generation of divers.

Leading the Wave in Sustainable Liveaboard Diving

It took a lot of maneuvering to adapt Green Fins' eco-conscious initiatives for liveaboards, but thanks to a collaboration with Explorer Ventures, the program stands to change the future of dive travel.

Local Actions, Global Impact

Discover how PADI, Blancpain, and dive centers worldwide are driving ocean conservation through Adopt the Blue™—one dive site at a time. Local actions, global impact.

Great White Shark Tagged Off Florida Coast Amid Surge in Sightings

Increased great white shark sightings in Florida highlight conservation success, with juvenile sharks thriving thanks to protections and research efforts.