Press Room - 2008

Mermaids Dive Center makes a difference for marine conservation, after scooping a staggering 1.5 tonnes of rubbish from the ocean Mermaids Dive Center didn’t stop there.  The team enjoyed a celebratory dinner and raised an amazing AUD$5,757 for Project AWARE Foundation. 

From the South Island of New Zealand to Western Australia divers made a splash for trash on International Cleanup Day. From the South Island of New Zealand to Western Australia divers made a splash for trash on International Cleanup Day. Thank you to all the dedicated coordinators and volunteers for collecting a staggering amount of rubbish from the marine environment in one day.

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2008 Treasure Trove of Trash International Cleanup Day 20 September Join teams of Divers and Community Activists During World’s Largest Volunteer Event of It’s Kind Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – They’ll gather toilets, garden

During a year when the Olympic Games and International Year of the Reef (IYOR) 2008 coincide, Project AWARE Foundation and its partners are personalizing the plight of coral reefs on computer screens worldwide – and suggesting three actions you can take for coral conservation.

Project AWARE Foundation teams up with Discovery Mobile to help de-bunk shark myths and educate public audiences about the dire need for their conservation around America’s favorite summer television event, Discovery Channel’s SHARK WEEK.

In a first-ever comprehensive global assessment to determine the status of coral species worldwide, leading coral scientists warn that a third of reef-building coral species are threatened with extinction. 

 Project AWARE Foundation has recently developed a “Project AWARE Fan” page on the popular social networking website Facebook aimed at challenging existing and new Facebook users to carry out simple actions that could help protect precious aquatic resources.

The Project AWARE Foundation welcomes the publication of a draft Marine Bill as an important step towards restoring the health of the UK’s seas. The draft Marine Bill was launched on 3 April 2008 by the Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.

International Year of the Reef 2008 Top UK Marine Conservation Groups Join Forces for Coral Reef Campaign Three of the UK’s most respected marine conservation groups – Coral Cay Conservation, Blue Ventures and Project AWARE Foundation – announced today they

Marine Conservation Gets a Second Life On November 1st 2007, Project AWARE Foundation will become one of the first international non profit organisations to showcase its environmental work on Second Life. Visitors to Dive World will have a unique opportunity

New Project AWARE Limited Edition Card 2008 has been designated International Year of the Reef. To celebrate, Project AWARE is launching a new Project AWARE limited edition card featuring stunning corals. During 2008 Project AWARE will celebrate the importance and

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Project AWARE Honors Top Environmental Dive Operators Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Project AWARE Foundation, the dive industry’s leading nonprofit environmental organization, recognizes the outstanding efforts of eco operators. The Project AWARE Environmental Achievement Award Winners demonstrate exceptional commitment to

Project AWARE's Dive for Earth Day Draws Volunteers from 60 Countries Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Thousands of Project AWARE divers and community volunteers joined in the action during April’s Dive for Earth Day festivities. More than 235 Dive for

New Project AWARE's 10 Tips for Underwater Photographers Novice and pro photographers alike may just improve their techniques and protect fragile dive sites at the same time. Get familiar with Project AWARE’s 10 Tips for Underwater Photographers and inspire your