Project AWARE
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Project AWARE is a non-profit, worldwide, organization dedicated to "Conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action."
The foundation was established in 1995 by PADI
(the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) in response to growing concerns by some scuba
divers about potential harm inflicted on coral reef
s by recreational and commercial water activities. Man's activities and natural disasters have led to a reductions in our natural reef systems
Project AWARE have sponsored many regular events such as beach and reef cleaning, coral monitoring and Donate as You Dive campaigns. They continue to monitor and report on the state of the marine environment and lobby governments for greater action on preservation and conservation efforts.
The foundation was established in 1995 by PADI
Padi
Padi or PADI may refer to:* Padi, Chennai, India* Padi , a musical group* Paddy field, a type of cultivated land * Professional Association of Diving Instructors, a scuba organization...
(the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) in response to growing concerns by some scuba
Scuba diving
Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....
divers about potential harm inflicted on coral reef
Coral reef
Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals. Coral reefs are colonies of tiny living animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals, which in turn consist of polyps that cluster in groups. The polyps...
s by recreational and commercial water activities. Man's activities and natural disasters have led to a reductions in our natural reef systems
Project AWARE have sponsored many regular events such as beach and reef cleaning, coral monitoring and Donate as You Dive campaigns. They continue to monitor and report on the state of the marine environment and lobby governments for greater action on preservation and conservation efforts.