Show Off Your Support

Select the 2010 Project AWARE version of your PADI certification or replacement card and support underwater conservation.

For a minimum donation, any diver can sport the new sea turtle card and know 100 percent of your gift supports protection for the environments you love most.

• $10 supports 10 children in local AWARE Kids conservation activities.
• $25 supports one underwater cleanup, providing data for marine debris solutions.
• $50 activates 10 volunteer divers, monitoring coral reefs for stress and bleaching.
• $100 contributes to threatened shark protection and sustainable global ecosystems.

To find out more about Project AWARE Foundation’s ongoing conservation efforts and to become directly involved visit www.projectaware.org.

Aid For Haiti

The PADI family extends heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the people of Haiti as they struggle to recover from the devastating effects of a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake.

A tight-knit, global community, PADI Members and Divers are contacting PADI Offices around the world offering help and support to those fighting to survive in the quake’s aftermath.

Right now, what the people of Haiti need most is food, clean drinking water, medical attention and shelter. The PADI organization believes the fastest way to deliver this much needed aid is to donate directly to relief efforts familiar with helping people in this region. Therefore, PADI Offices are encouraging divers worldwide to donate directly to organizations currently responding to the Haiti disaster.

If you are seeking to provide support to the victims of the Haiti earthquake, contact the charity of your choice or view a list of charities currently involved in Haitian earthquake relief efforts at charitywatch.org.

Keep your eyes peeled because PADI will announce the winners of the 2009 Go PRO Challenge Worldwide Testimonial Contest next week! Remember, 1st prize is $10,000 US and the First Runner -up will get $1,500 US. Are you one of those hapless souls who wish you entered, but never quite got around to submitting a video or captioned photograph? Well, you’re not totally out of luck, because the 2010 Go PRO Challenge Testimonial Contest starts on 1 January. And, winning is going to be easier than ever! That’s because in 2010, there will be 100 prizes - and one hundred winners - from every corner of the planet. And, you’ll have additional choices for the format of your submission: not only will you be able to submit a captioned photo or home video, you can submit a written testimonial instead. Check back after the holidays because the all new info and 2010 contest rules will be posted on padi.com/gpc. In the meantime, here’s a suggestion for your top New Year’s Resolution for 2010: “I will Go PRO (or, get another rating), send in my most passionate testament to why “I’m a PADI Pro for the love of it!” and take home a PADI-branded iPod or one of the other cool prizes in the 2010 Testimonial Contest!” Stay tuned to padi.com/gpc for next week's announcement of the 2009 Testimonial Contest winners.

Clean Up in Mirfa on video from The National!

Click here to view the clean up in Mirfa on video!

2009 Society Benefts Coming to an End

It’s that time of the year again… use your 2009 PADI Diving Society benefits to purchase gifts for family, friends and your dive buddies, find great deals on traveling for the holidays, and take advantage of your 2009 benefits before the New Year.

If you’re not a Society member – join today and take advantage of these great ways to save in 2009:

Make hotel reservations for your holiday getaway Take advantage of your Choice Hotels benefit – a 15 percent discount at over 5,800 participating Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn® brand hotels and Ascend Collection® properties worldwide. Choice Privileges® members can enjoy additional savings* and don’t forget to get Choice Hotels® gift cards for family and friends this holiday season!

Give the gift of art Receive 10 – 25 percent on selected artwork from Rogest and Wyland.

Don’t worry about who’s picking you up from the airport Save on your next car rental - society members will receive special rental benefits for the rest of the year. View the coupon for AVIS Worldwide.

Capture every underwater moment this holiday season Purchase a new underwater camera and housing for you or your dive buddy – Society members can take advantage of rebates from Olympus and SeaLife. Plus, check out the online directory to see if your local PADI Dive Center or Resort is offering an benefits on the PADI Digital Underwater Photography Course.

Convenience your dive buddy to go diving with you this winter Purchase a new DUI drysuit and get a Free DUI StretchLiner.

Taking the kids to Disneyworld? Why not explore the living seas with Epcot Aqua Tours and Epcot Dive Quest? Orlando Florida Society member can save 10 percent on admission.

All 2009 offers are currently posted to PADI Diving Society's online benefits directory and will expire 31 December 2009

The good news is – most offers continue in 2010, plus PADI Diving Society has new Society benefits from: Discover new adventures and dive buddies with PADI Diving Society. As a 2009 member, you’ll enjoy more than $94,500 US in special offers**. Also enjoy additional savings and information on dive gear and travel from PADI Diving Society Member-only publications; Sport Diver, Sport Diver UK, or Scuba Diver AustralAsia magazine.*** *Choice Privileges® members can earn points towards FREE room nights, airline rewards and more wonderful redemption offers while taking advantage of the PADI Diving Society discount. Just be sure to reference both the PADI Diving Society Special Rate Identification 00800683 and Choice Privileges member number when making your reservation. Not a member? Sign up to be a Choice Privileges member by going to www.choiceprivileges.com/signup/PADIDS. **Some rebates and savings valid only for residents of the United States and Canada. See the terms and conditions for each offer. ***Magazine publications vary by region

Shallow water. Deep secret.

Take a trip to The Cove for an insiders look at Ric O'Barry's journey with dolphins. View The Cove trailer.

Shallow water. Deep secret.

Take a trip to The Cove for an insiders look at Ric O'Barry's journey with dolphins. View The Cove trailer.