Through community grants and Adopt the Blue, PADI AWARE and Blancpain are funding local marine conservation efforts to expand ocean protection globally.
Conservation Articles
Discover how PADI, Blancpain, and local dive communities are driving ocean conservation through citizen science, marine protected areas, and the Adopt the Blue initiative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Increased great white shark sightings in Florida highlight conservation success, with juvenile sharks thriving thanks to protections and research efforts.