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“Partnering with SeaLegacy allows us to amplify the creation of meaningful and actionable steps to protect our blue planet and all life that calls it home.” “There is still hope to save the ocean, if we come together and act now,” says PADI. PADI’s 30x30 Goal: Protect 30% of the Ocean by 2030Ībout 71% of Earth is covered by water - and PADI is partnering with SeaLegacy, a collective of concerned filmmakers, storytellers, and photographers, to protect 30% of the seas by 2030. “No matter who or where you are (even whether you dive or not!), you have a valuable role to play, and your voice matters.” “Divers are a unique and critical voice for the ocean,” says PADI. The organization's current campaigns are many and include Green Fins, which concentrates on preserving coral reefs an initiative to restore blue carbon ecosystems like tidal and salt marshes a drive to cultivate underwater vegetation in partnership with The Ocean Foundation’s SeaGrass Grow Program Dive Against Debris, the largest citizen science movement in the world and protecting sharks in conjunction with CITES, the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna. “It will take all of us working together, united by our passion and armed with a clear plan of action, to turn the dial toward a healthy future for people and planet,” adds PADI.

Seagrasses and mangroves are receding rapidly, at a rate of two football fields per hour, according to a PADI blog. It’s more acidic - and is a less-than-favorable environment for sea creatures to thrive - due to mankind’s harmful pollution.

The very chemistry of the seas and oceans has changed. The global diving organization is sounding a clarion call to the public to join them in their noble efforts, because the statistics surrounding ocean conservation are shocking - and climate change is largely to blame.Īccording to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the average temperature of the world’s sea surface has risen 1.3 C over the past century, endangering marine ecosystems beneath the surface like coral reefs, which have literally lost their vibrant color en masse due to mass bleaching events. “We will do this by rallying millions of Ocean Torchbearers - a global force for good that can be mobilized to restore ocean health and support our coastal communities around the world.” “Our vision is to achieve balance between humanity and the ocean,” says PADI.

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Please do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness.With so much beauty beneath the surface to explore, scuba enthusiasts are, naturally, a conservation-minded bunch, and none more so than members of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, who are deeply invested in raising awareness of ocean conservation and restoration. If you do not hear from us you should assume the event will occur as scheduled. Leader Contact Information: Jonas Furberg Policy: All participants will be notified via email at least 12 hours before the event start time if an event is canceled due to inclement weather. Please bring your own gloves if you have them. What to bring: We recommend bringing water, and snacks if desired. We recommend wearing sturdy boots or sneakers and long layers, including pants and long sleeves - this ensures safety and reduces likelihood of exposure to nuisances like poison ivy. What to Wear: Please dress appropriately for the work and weather. Where: Picnic Grove #1 (near Pierce Mill) Cleanup events will be hosted throughout the entirety of the Rock Creek watershed, with volunteers across the watershed participating in litter cleanup events lasting 2-3 hours, helping to keep Rock Creek clean from the most visible form of stormwater pollution, enjoying time outside, and giving back to their local communities. This event is part of the 2023 Extreme Cleanup, a month-long extravaganza in April. Additional information will be sent from the event leader one business day before the event. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner, safer, and more beautiful for all. Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Blue Planet Scuba for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Įxtreme Cleanup: Litter Cleanup at Picnic Grove #1 (near Pierce Mill) Please find additional opportunities to volunteer with us here. This event is at capacity and no walk-ups will be permitted.

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