Padi AWARE Dive Against Debris (Tank Inc.)

The PADI AWARE Foundation™ is a publicly funded non-profit with three registered charities across the globe. Backed by the power of the PADI brand and supported by the world’s largest global network of dive centers and resorts and dive instructors worldwide (YOU!), PADI AWARE® is harnessing the collective influence of divers and the dive industry to address key threats facing the marine environment. 

More than 250 million tons of plastic are estimated to make its way into our ocean by 2025. The environmental damage caused by plastic debris alone is estimated at US$13 billion a year.

PADI AWARE’s flagship program, Dive Against Debris, improves the health of ocean ecosystems through local action while providing valuable information about underwater debris to help inform policy change for global impact.

The dive community is in a unique position to drive forward essential conservation measures to help rid the ocean of marine debris. Since the program launched in 2011, divers have aided over 35,000 entangled marine animals and reported more than 2.4 million pieces of marine debris to inform groundbreaking research and policy that is helping to create healthier oceans.

A Dive Against Debris Diver takes direct 'fins on' action for the ocean, collecting critical survey data from any or every dive that can be used by marine researchers and policymakers for conservation efforts. No one is better suited to tackle marine debris than PADI Divers.

Sunreef has chosen Mooloola river as a site to clean up due to its high volume of foot traffic. It is also a popular fishing area. 

How the day will run:

8:30 AM: Meet at La Balsa 

9:30 AM: Dive begins. Divers will be paired with a buddy and given instructions on surveying debris.

Dive Duration: 45 minutes.

Post-Dive: Submit your data, debrief, and enjoy some prize giveaways.

Reminder for divers:

Please note you will be required to fill out a Divers Statement after booking. This is to be filled out one time only. If you answer "yes" to taking medication (other than contraception and malaria medication), having an injury or illness that may affect your ability to dive, you will need doctor's clearance before diving with us. If you are pregnant/trying to become pregnant, you cannot dive.
We will send out an email and text the day before at 3:30 pm to confirm the trip and its departure time. 
Please note if you have not dived in the last 2 years you will be required to complete a Scuba Review/Refresher course before you can participate in any diving activities.
These can be arranged on most days at set times provided we have at least 3 days notice. Please contact us on 07 5444 5656 for more information.
This is also in open water and we suggest that you look into seasickness medication to minimize the chance of it impacting your trip.