PADI Project AWARE Cleanups on the Algarve with Dive Time Lagos Portugal

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"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have." Margaret Mead

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Future generations can inherit thriving aquatic resources if we act now. There are many ways to become involved on an individual and community level that will effect the health of our global environment. Whether you volunteer for a Project AWARE beach or underwater cleanup, coordinate a mooring buoy installation, support improved conservation management or share your love for the underwater world with community leaders and friends - you can participate in solutions.

Divers and Snorkelers Support Clean Waters

Divers and water fanatics of all kinds inspired global audiences during September's International Cleanup Day. International Cleanup Day is the world's largest, one-day volunteer effort to clean the aquatic environment. This year, thousands of divers, snorkelers and shoreline volunteers came out in droves to inspire communities with their commitment to clean waterways.

Project AWARE (UK) in cooperation with the Ocean Conservancy and Marine Conservation Society, organized the underwater portion of global cleanups and continues to collate incoming data collected during these events. Volunteers are sure to collect a few million pounds of the infamous "Top 10" items including cigarettes, food wrappers, bags, beverage bottles and cans. But, some other interesting items reported this year include shopping trolleys, a roll of carpet and a Rolex watch.

With a unique view beneath the surface, divers see first-hand the effects of harmful debris. Without dive volunteers thousands of kilos of rubbish would remain "out of sight, out of mind." Participating in International Cleanup Day is a great way for divers to give back to the dive site they enjoy.

Data collected during International Cleanup Day conserves aquatic ecosystems by educating the public on debris issues and gathering data for resource managers. Volunteer for International Cleanup Day next year on 17 September 2006. But, don't forget you can make a difference by cleaning up each time you take a dive or visit the shore.

Dive In To Earth Day
Week of April 22, 2007

Dive In 2004 has been the biggest Dive In success so far, with more than 280 activities taking place in 62 countries and territories around the world! 17 PADI Dive Centres / Resorts and PADI Professionals registered their participation with Project AWARE (UK).
Each year, Project AWARE co-ordinates Dive In To Earth Day in partnership with The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) and with the support of West Marine, Air Pacific, Earth Day Network and the International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN).

What is Dive In To Earth Day?
Dive In To Earth Day is an international Earth Day celebration of coral reef and marine conservation activities that take place during the week of April 22 and are focused on a common theme: to remind the public that more than 70% of our planet is covered by water and our marine resources need to be protected.

What has been achieved so far?
In the past four years, Dive In organisers have held 874 marine conservation events in 83 countries and territories around the world!
It's easy, it's fun and anyone can participate! You could install a mooring buoy, count fish, introduce a kid to a snorkel, send letters to a fisheries department, or make up your own event to help protect the underwater world.
Want to know more on how to become involved? Contact Project AWARE (UK) at aware@padi.co.uk

Why do we need your help?
The world's oceans-and in particular coral reefs- are increasingly threatened by human activities, and action is urgently needed at the local level to reduce the impact of these threats. Not only will your activity help raise awareness on the need to protect underwater ecosystems, it will also get your community or business involved in active conservation and make a real difference.

For more information on Dive In To Earth Day, please visit http://www.coralreefalliance.org/divein/

More information on Clean-Ups and Project AWARE can be found at www.projectaware.org

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