PADI AWARE Foundationā¢ is an accredited global charity with a mission to drive local action for global ocean conservation. PADI AWARE Foundation engages divers and people everywhere to take conservation actions that heal and protect the ocean planet both above and below the surface, further elevating and supporting the vision to achieve balance between humanity and ocean. PADI AWARE Foundation leverages the collective influence of divers and the dive industry to address key threats facing the marine environment including climate change, marine habitat loss and vulnerable species protection. PADI AWARE Foundation advances its mission and the Blueprint for Ocean Action through underwater citizen science, public policy, education and community grants. Join the Community. www.padi.com/aware