Help Sharks on the Brink: Sign the Petition

Divers worldwide are outraged at recent failures to protect endangered shark species. Together, we'll demand government parties to CITES heed scientific evidence and advice. Sign the petition with more than 20,000 AWARE divers worldwide and help give sharks a fighting chance.

Mark Your Calendar: International Cleanup Day

Scuba divers are leading the fight against marine debris in more than 100 countries. Mark your calendar for 25 September to volunteer or organize a local underwater cleanup. Take the plunge and collect data targeting change.

Poised for Big Change

Project AWARE Foundation global Board of Directors and staff gathered for unprecedented meetings in Dana Point, California, USA. Group discussions included the current state of our ocean planet, new global strategies and a clear, focused mission to take the marine protection efforts to a whole new level.

Kids Art Contest

Calling all children ages 3 - 12: enter the "2010 International Year of Biodiversity" AWARE Kids Art Contest before 8 November. Celebrate marine biodiversity with artwork featuring a threatened marine animal in its ocean environment. Who will be the next Ocean Ambassadors?

Your Key Achievements Highlighted in 2009 Annual Report

Thanks to the generosity of divers and individuals like you Project AWARE raised nearly US $275,000 to support 116 conservation projects worldwide. Find these and other amazing accomplishments detailed in the 2009 Annual Report.

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