Ocean Geo Divers are pleased to announce that from now on for every PADI Scuba Diving certification issued by Ocean Geo Divers from Open Water through to PADI Instructor we will donate $10 Australian to the Project AWARE foundation. This means that all students will receive a stylish Project AWARE Certification card like the one shown here if they choose. We take protection of the environment very seriously here at Ocean Geo Divers with heavy encouragement of passive diving (aka not touching things underwater) and like to organize beach and underwater clean ups as well as doing our best o contribute whenever we can. After all if no one protects the underwater world then we will lose our reason to go diving.
What is Project AWARE
Project AWARE Foundation works in partnership with divers and water enthusiasts to combat challenges facing underwater environments. Project AWARE and dedicated volunteers are committed to conservation initiatives including:
Underwater Cleanups and Marine Debris Prevention
Coral Reef Conservation, Monitoring and Data Collection
Shark Education, Reporting and Conservation
Improved Management Policies and Marine Protection Efforts
Environmental Training for Divers and Education Programs for Kids
Project Aware History
Founded 1989, Project AWARE was created by a group of environmental advocates at the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), who were concerned about emerging threats to the underwater world. In 1992 Project AWARE Foundation became a separate nonprofit organization.
PADI remains a key partner donating generous in-kind services to the foundation each year. Project AWARE's ongoing partnership with PADI encourages involvement of divers and scuba professionals in conservation activities across the globe.