Be part of the world’s largest underwater community science movement by joining us for Dive Against Debris, a program from the PADI AWARE Foundation. Your participation will help the organization create a blueprint to achieve their critical conservation goal to reduce marine debris by 50% in targeted countries by 2030. Our Dive Against Debris will take place at the Blue Heron Bridge in which you will learn tips for debris collection and collect debris at the Bridge dive site. After the dive all participants will bring their debris to our pavilion where it will be weighed, surveyed and discarded. Our marine debris survey will be added to PADI’s database of over 2.3 million pieces of marine debris already removed from the ocean, contributing to their critical scientific research that advances the PADI Blueprint for Ocean Action.

Participation in this fun event is free of charge and will be followed by a BBQ. There will be prizes awarded for largest item, heaviest item, most unusual item and more. All you need to participate is your gear, air tank, and a mesh bag to collect debris. You can also earn the PADI Dive Against Debris Diver Specialty Certification for an additional fee which counts toward the Advanced Open Water and Master Scuba Diver Certifications. RSVP to Rachel at 786-316-9852 or simply reply to this email to sign up or for more information on this fun and rewarding experience.