Three Decades of Ocean Conservation

Our ocean conservation adventure started as a project – an environmental ethic initiated by PADI in the late 80’s. The founding mission of Project A.W.A.R.E was to teach the world about the importance and responsibility of preserving the aquatic environment. 

With tremendous support from the dive community, Project AWARE Foundation was registered in 1992 as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in the U.S, established UK charity in 1999 and received formal nonprofit status in Australia in 2002. 

PADI AWARE Foundation is created as an official PADI entity, further strengthening 30 years of partnership. Together we work to mobilize the PADI Torchbearer Community and advance the AWARE mission to drive local action for global ocean conservation.