Ocean Torchbearers, PADI is celebrating 60 years of Ocean Conservation

Join us this year to celebrate the success and fight for more wins for the ocean  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      In 2026, PADI marks 60 years of diving—and 60 years of commitment to ocean conservation. In this edition, we reflect on key moments like CITES COP20, look ahead to the future of diving and PADI, and spotlight what Worth Magazine is saying about the PADI AWARE Foundation. We’re also gearing up for our Go Eco! campaign in April where all Ocean Torchbearers can get involved and celebrate the impactful work of our Eco Centers and incredible grantees. Let’s make 2026 a success for ocean conservation, together!     Where We’re Headed: The Future of Diving and Ocean Stewardship         2026 PADI is celebrating its 60th anniversary! A great time to reflect on the past and all the great things the dive community has achieved. Let’s also use this opportunity to look ahead and what the future of diving and ocean stewardship may hold.   Find Out More   Go Eco! Campaign         This April, PADI’s Go Eco! Campaign spotlights PADI Eco Centers leading the way in ocean conservation and sustainable diving. Making sustainable choices and supporting conservation is now easier than ever – both above and below the water.   Find Out More   How Policy helps Ocean Conservation         Discover how your everyday dives from logging marine debris and soon your shark and ray sightings in the Conservation Action Portal help fuel real conservation wins. Your local actions power the data, advocacy, and momentum that drive major global policies and protections for sharks, rays, and marine ecosystems.   Learn More   A Diver Walks Into a Global Wildlife Summit         What happens when a diver steps into the world of global wildlife policy? From grammar debates with ocean-sized consequences to why lived dive experience belongs in decision-making rooms, this firsthand account from CITES COP20 shows how storytelling can shape conservation. Read the full blog to dive deeper.   Read Now   PADI AWARE in the Media         “It’s not about counting your dives, it’s about how you make your dives count.” A wonderful quote in Worth Magazine that spotlights the PADI AWARE Foundation and the collective power of divers to create real change for the ocean. Click through to read how everyone around the world can help protect what we love underwater.   Read Article   PADI AWARE Grantee Spotlight         In Mozambique, a locally owned dive center is reshaping conservation by putting leadership, opportunity, and reef protection in local hands. This short film by Tales of Odyssey follows PADI AWARE Grantee Maputo Dive Center and their powerful role in building a sustainable future for Mozambique’s reefs and the communities that depend on them.   Watch Their Story       Unsubscribe from conservation emails | Unsubscribe from all PADI emails Contact | Manage Preferences | View Online PADI Americas | 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688 USA Europe, Middle East, Africa | Pavilion 1, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS13 8AE, UK Asia Pacific | Level 4, 120 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale NSW 2100, Australia This email was sent to nop1002.987654@blogger.com by PADI. Add padi@mail.padidiver.com to your email address book to ensure that you receive PADI emails to your inbox. © 2026 PADI