Help us reach 10,000 signatures during the 7^th Annual AWARE Week, 14-22 September 2024. As the global community of divers and Ocean Torchbearers™, we’re joining forces to tackle the marine debris crisis. Sign the petition to support PADI AWARE® at the policy table during negotiations of the Global Plastics Treaty and take part in Dive Against Debris® events and other conservation activities and courses focused on local action for global impact. 

The blue planet is our place to reconnect, decompress and explore an amazing world beneath the waves. PADI is a passionate community of underwater enthusiasts motivated to protect what is worth saving.

When you become a PADI diver, you join the largest community in the world for ocean change. You become an underwater explorer, an ocean steward, an ocean ambassador, and a voice for wildlife rolled into one.

As divers and Ocean Torchbearers™, we have unique insights into a world that remains hidden for most people. Through our stories and experiences, we can raise awareness about the impact of human activities on the ocean ecosystem. Let your experiences and stories inspire those around you to make behavioral changes to benefit their lives and countless others. You can become a powerful catalyst for change by speaking up and sharing your passion by word of mouth, via social media platforms, or as an ocean advocate in the local community.   

Tag @paditv and @padiaware on your social media posts and use the following hashtags to tell us your AWARE Week stories. You might even be featured in our social media posts and celebratory photo albums! 

#AWAREWeek #SaveTheOcean #DiveAgainstDebris #AdoptTheBlue #LocalActionGlobalImpact #EveryDiveaSurveyDive 

Click on the PADI Torchbearers below to hear their Stories.