Make a Difference While You Dive!

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  No images? View the online version   What is a Citizen Scientist trip and how do I join one? Conservation has always been a pillar of our organization. Over the years All Star Liveaboards has conducted research on lionfish, coral and fish surveys, and efforts to revive diadema sea urchin populations on our reefs. On a recent citizen scientist trip aboard Cat Ppalu, 9 eager divers assisted with our reef restoration efforts. Throughout the week our attention was focused on Pillar Wall, clearing a large section of the reef of algae so that diadema sea urchin could relocated. Over 50 sea urchins were relocated and can now call Pillar Wall home and will act as landscapers for the reef. Barracuda Shoals, one of our regular dive sites, has seen a 262% increase in coral cover over the last 15 years which can be almost entirely attributed to the repopulation of sea urchins. In addition to our conservation efforts, guests were able to log up to 20 dives aboard Cat Ppalu, enjoy beach time, a ripping drift through the washing machine, our shark dive and some divers spotted an undescribed nudibranch that was first discovered in 2014. Interested in assisting with our reef restoration efforts? Visit our Citizen Scientist page to join one of our trips aboard the Cat Ppalu.   Learn More Aqua Cat Aqua Cat is the ultimate luxury liveaboard in the Caribbean. The accommodations, crew and amenities all contribute to the Aqua Cat being named World’s Best Liveaboard year after year. On a trip aboard Aqua Cat you can log up to 26 dives. Each week aboard the Aqua Cat we will try and offer guests an opportunity to assist with our reef restoration efforts. If you have a trip coming up, be sure to ask your dive staff if there are any chances to assist with these programs. Learn More Cat Ppalu Cat Ppalu is a 65ft sailing catamaran accommodating up to 12 guests. This is the perfect boat for small groups or family charters. Throughout the year we host several citizen scientist focused charters where guests can assist with diadema relocation, coral surveys and other conservation projects. Learn More nop1002.987654@blogger.com is subscribed to receive newsletters from Scuba Diving. Unsubscribe   |  Manage My Preferences   |   Privacy Policy Add partners@mail.padidiver.com to your address book to ensure delivery. Copyright © PADI, 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688      Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are those of the sponsors and are not an endorsement nor do they reflect the opinions of PADI or any of its publications.