Ocean Torchbearers, let’s celebrate the power of the ocean together

Early results from the GSRC and how you can help.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Celebrating Sharks and the Divers Protecting Them     Happy Shark Awareness Day from all of us at PADI! Today we’re celebrating two things: The incredible sharks and rays that help keep our ocean healthy The global community of divers helping protect them Just weeks after launch, the PADI AWARE Global Shark & Ray Census is already generating valuable insights from divers around the world. In this email, you'll get an early look at what we’re learning through the world's largest diver-led citizen science program for sharks and rays, and hear directly from the people behind the project. Learn About the Census   Global Shark and Ray Census delivers within its first month!   “Data submitted through the PADI AWARE Global Shark and Ray Census (GSRC) have already contributed to a scientific paper currently under peer review. Scientifically verified images submitted to the GSRC by PADI divers helped confirm the presence of four shark and ray species in Vanuatu, including species listed as Vulnerable and Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. This highlights how citizen science observations can help fill critical knowledge gaps in data-poor regions by providing information that can support research, national biodiversity assessments and focused conservation efforts. It's an exciting example of how every verified observation submitted to the GSRC can contribute to real-world science.” James Cook University   Want to learn more about the Global Shark and Ray Census?   Watch the Video   The Ocean Needs You The future of sharks and rays won’t be shaped by researchers and conservation organizations alone. It will be shaped by people who care enough to get involved. If you’re diving, take a moment to log your shark and ray sightings through the Conservation Action Portal. Together, those observations help build a clearer picture of ocean health around the world. If you’re not diving right now, consider becoming a monthly supporter of PADI AWARE. Your contribution helps turn data into action. So…what else can you do on Shark Awareness Day? A lot, actually. Take the AWARE Shark & Ray Conservation Specialty Course   This course equips divers with the knowledge of the threats these animals face and the solutions helping to protect them. Learn More → Get a Shark-Inspired Cert Card   Our newest limited-edition certification card collection, the Wild Encounters Collection, features shark and ray images from around the world. Learn More → Plan a Responsible Shark Diving Trip   Turn awareness into an unforgettable experience. Discover dive travel operators that help you encounter sharks with respect, care, and expert guidance. . Choose Your Trip → Explore More Ways To Get Involved       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