[edwardgel]

Through what they call ARTivism, or art-centered activism, this organization promotes ocean awareness. Donors can commission a mural for their community, or encourage their city to allocate funds for a mural or series of murals, which helps in two ways: educating the public about marine life, and raising money for their overarching mission, which is to provide education and outreach to communities through youth workshops and public talks to disseminate groundbreaking research findings. Moreover, PangeaSeed also sells environmental-centric prints and apparel to further fund the cause. here

[numlock1982]

By focusing on community and policy, this organization looks to implement change on the local level, through beach and ocean clean-ups, as well as on a broader scale by pushing for ocean-positive legislation changes. Their focus for 2018 is the fight against plastic debris, as well as protecting sharks and rays. Go online to sign the petitions they support, including ending mako shark fishing. Plus, learn about adopting a dive site, Dive Against Debris® , and more! here

[melvster]

The Sylvia Earle Alliance champions saving what they call Hope Spots, aka areas of ocean most critical to our survival. At present, less than six percent of the ocean is protected. Through awareness and the creation of new MPAs, she and her team are focusing their efforts on areas including the Coral Sea, South Africa’s False Bay, the Palmyra Atoll south of Hawaii, and more.

[cosurgi]

Since 2002, this Alliance based in Huntington Beach, California, has been tackling marine debris, including removing ghost nets—fishing nets that have been abandoned in the ocean to trap countless marine animals indefinitely. They welcome volunteer divers, as well as deckhands and cooks, to help with the process of using lift bags to retrieve large items, cutting and removing debris, and operating cranes to remove the nets. Participants must hold at least a Rescue Diver certification, as well as current Divers Alert Network insurance to volunteer in the field with this organization.

[farmer_boy]

Founded by Paul Nicklen, legendary polar photographer, and conservation pioneer, Cristina Mittermeier, this organization focuses on capturing the beauty of our oceans in photos to spark worldwide passion to save them. Sea Legacy organizes localized social media campaigns to alert citizens of pressing issues. Past campaigns have included a project that highlighted the threat that gas and oil exploration in Lofoten, Norway, posed to cetaceans; they succeeded in persuading the new prime minister to end the practice. Moreover, the organization orchestrates 6 – 12 expeditions a year, actively seeking volunteers for these trips to the Arctic, the Caribbean and everywhere in between. more

[bittard]

We all want to do our part. We participate in clean-ups and spread the word about reducing plastic waste. But, as much as we do, we often feel led to do more. One of the best ways to do more in terms of protecting the planet is to support the work of those leading the charge. Here are seven ocean-saving charities divers should support to help protect our playground. more

[mimarob]

This company offers sustainable sunglasses made from plastic recovered from our oceans and plant-based material. Five percent of net profits are donated to research, education, and efforts to solve plastic pollution in our oceans. #FindYourPoint #SeaPlasticDifferently more

[coinguy]

But if you've ever seen a defenseless sea creature trapped in plastic six-pack rings that a capable human failed to recycle or at least cut apart, or if your catnap in the beachy breeze has ever been disturbed by the feeling of flying garbage rolling over your bare legs, you've been touched by this problem in at least one, small moment.

[Verybest23]

You may not have known that Whole Foods frequently holds and participates in events for this cause. The company's involvement includes donations to the Marine Conservation Institute and its current year-long commitment with the Nature Conservancy to promote the importance of a healthy planet. #WholeFoods #Foods4Thought

[vorton]

Your attorney will have the best possible chance at achieving an acquittal on your behalf if you supply as much help and as many details as possible. When you first meet with your attorney, be sure to bring any paperwork related to your arrest. This could include police reports as well as any citations, court information, bonding paperwork, or anything else related to your arrest, including any breath tests. [links]

[asdf]

This non-profit is working hard to see that the ocean's most extraordinary places are preserved for future generations to use and enjoy. They use sound, science-based decisions that will lead to innovative, sustainable solutions, and strive to create a healthy ocean where life continues to nurture and sustain all of us, regardless of where we live. more

[alkor]

Happy Earth Day! As divers, it's a given that we LOVE the ocean and all the marine life in it! But as the years go by, it's been heartbreaking to see many famous and loved dive sites, like the Great Barrier Reef, slowly decline in health and beauty. You may find yourself asking, "is this reversible?" "What can I do to help?"

[tomkfischer]

Oceana seeks to make our oceans more biodiverse and abundant by winning policy victories in the countries that govern much of the world's marine life. This non-profit gets a lot done the hard way. by changing policy and regulations. They make lasting change happen.

[coinguy]

The Nature Conservancy aims to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Every acre they protect, every river mile restored, every species brought back from the brink, begins with us. They are probably one of the oldest, most know, and respected conservation organization. [links]

[chmod755]

Okay, enough of the bikinis, what about mens swimsuits? Well.. I have the answer for that too? here

[draaglom]

A woman who I met while on a scuba diving expedition several years ago, has continued her passion of ocean loving and travel in co-opening the Saltwater Tribe store.

[checkmark91]

Most yoga mats are made from PVC, a material that is harmful to the environment to manufacture and takes up to 1000 years to biodegrade!

[jessie90morin]

2) media to inspire scientific curiosity and an adventurous spirit. more

[Naniscegine]

Have I raved enough about Zero Waste Beauty Australia? I truly beleive that we need to be working to eliminate plastic in our lives, and one of the best ways is to replace our plastic filled beauty routines with sustainable choices. Why not get yourself a charcoal and peppermint toothpaste? Or a cinnamon sugar scrub?