More than 250 million tons of plastic are estimated to make its way into our ocean by 2025.  The environmental damage caused by plastic debris alone is estimated at US$13 billion a year. The AWARE flagship program, Dive Against Debris, improves the health of ocean ecosystems through local action while providing valuable information about underwater debris to help inform policy change for global impact.  Divers are often the first to witness human impact on the marine environment and are uniquely positioned to help report, remove and advocate to stop marine debris at its source.

PADI Blueprint for Ocean Action:

Rid the Ocean of Marine Debris

PADI AWARE, with the support of the dive community, are in a unique position to drive forward essential conservation measures to help rid the ocean of marine debris. We are collaborating with PADI dive centers and resorts around the world to reach the PADI and AWARE Blueprint for Ocean Action target:
 
Reduce marine debris by 50% in targeted countries through partnerships and PADI AWARE’s Grant Program.

Our Key Sponsor

Seiko: Official Partner of PADI and PADI AWARE Foundation’s Marine Debris Program

As a proud sponsor of the marine debris program, Seiko will further the impact of the important work of the flagship citizen-science program, Dive Against Debris®, that not only removes debris but, perhaps more importantly, leverages findings to inform ocean-friendly policy change to prevent further pollution from entering the ocean. Together, Seiko, PADI, PADI AWARE Foundation and the global dive community will provide critical survey data that can be used by marine researchers and policymakers for conservation efforts.