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Environmental Awareness
Hawaiian Monk Seal / Monachus schauinslandi / `Ilio holo I ka uaua (dog that runs in rough water) -- The Hawaiian Monk Seal was listed as an endangered species in 1976 under the Federal Endangered Species Act. Scientist estimate about 1,300 to 1,400 monk seals live in the Hawaiian islands chain today. The species has declined at approximately 11% per year since 1989 and is the most endangered U.S. marine mammal. -- Photo: Inez Avery / Scuba Center

References to help divers and snorkelers protect the Earth's coral reefs and oceans.

Marine Environment References
Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
Audubon Society		 Project AWARE Kids -- Hey Kids, Welcome to the AWARE Kids Club! Are you wondering who AWARE Kids are and what they do? AWARE Kids are the superheroes of the underwater world. They love the water and help protect all creatures great and small. Hundreds of AWARE Kids across the globe are making a difference right now in their own schools and neighborhoods.-- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
 Aware Kids		 The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) promotes coral reef conservation around the world by working with the dive industry, governments, local communities and other organizations to protect and manage coral reefs, establish marine parks, fund conservation efforts, and raise public awareness with the mission to keep coral reefs alive for future generations. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
The Coral Reef Alliance
The Cousteau Society Mission: Educating people to understand, to love and to protect the water systems of the planet, marine and fresh water, for the well-being of future generations. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
The Cousteau Society		 The Discovery family of television networks includes: Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Times Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Discovery Kids Channel, The Science Channel, Military Channel, Discovery en Espanol, Discovery HD Theater and FitTV. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
Discovery Channels		 EarthEcho International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2000 by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honor of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr., famous son of the legendary explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau. EarthEcho International uses media and experiences to empower people to use the resources that can restore and protect Earth's ocean and freshwater systems. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
 EarthEcho International
The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)		 Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution (HBOI) is dedicated to exploring the world's oceans, integrating the science and technology of the sea with the needs of humankind. We are involved in research and education in the marine sciences; biological, chemical, and environmental sciences; marine biomedical sciences; marine mammal conservation; aquaculture; and ocean engineering. - - Click here for Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution		 NASA Earth System Science conducts and sponsors research, collects new observations from space, develops technologies and extends science and technology education to learners of all ages. We work closely with our global partners in government, industry, and the public to enhance economic security, and environmental stewardship, benefiting society in many tangible ways. We conduct and sponsor research to answer fundamental science questions about the changes we see in climate, weather, and natural hazards, and deliver sound science that helps decision-makers make informed decisions. We inspire the next generation of explorers by providing opportunities for learners of all ages to investigate the Earth system using unique NASA resources, and our Earth System research is strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics education nationwide. This is a fundamental part of our mission because the leaders and citizens who will meet challenges of tomorrow are the students of today. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
NASA Earth System Science
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space and sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service that touch the lives of all Americans. - - Click here for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
NOAA		 Through science-based advocacy, research, and public education, The Ocean Conservancy informs, inspires, and empowers people to speak and act for the oceans. In all its work, The Ocean Conservancy strives to be the world's foremost advocate for the oceans. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
The Ocean Conservancy		 Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society -- The mission of Ocean Futures Society is to explore our global ocean, inspiring and educating people throughout the world to act responsibly for its protection, documenting the critical connection between humanity and nature, and celebrating the ocean's vital importance to the survival of all life on our planet. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
Ocean Futures Society
Conservation begins with understanding the need to protect waters necessary for life. Each year Project AWARE introduces a new public awareness and education campaign to address environmental issues and involve individuals in solutions. Project AWARE also teaches enthusiasts how to sustainably interact with aquatic resources and apply these skills to conservation. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
PADI Project Aware Foundation		 REEF was founded in 1990, out of growing concern about the health of the marine environment, and the desire to provide the SCUBA diving community a way to contribute to the understanding and protection of marine populations. REEF achieves this goal primarily through its volunteer fish monitoring program, the REEF Fish Survey Project. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
REEF
Reef Environmental Education Foundation		 ReefBase is the world's premier online information system on coral reefs, and provides information services to coral reef professionals involved in management, research, monitoring, conservation and education. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
Reef Base
Research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans. Ongoing investigations include the topography and composition of the ocean bottom, waves and currents, and the flow and interchange of matter between seawater and the ocean bottom or the atmosphere. Scripps's research ships are used in these investigations throughout the world's oceans. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
Scripps Institution of Oceanography		 Shark Research Institute (SRI) works with the scientific community, individuals and organizations concerned about the health of our marine ecosystem, and marine resource users: subsistence fishermen, sport divers, and the dive tourism industry. Shark Research Institute works to correct misperceptions about sharks and stop the slaughter of 100 million sharks annually. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
The Shark Research Institute		 The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a private, independent, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to research and higher education at the frontiers of ocean science. Its primary mission is to develop and effectively communicate a fundamental understanding of the processes and characteristics governing how the oceans function and how they interact with the Earth as a whole. -- Ocean Conservation and Marine Environment References
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Marine Environment Education

To help protect the marine environment while diving, check out our Diamond Reef Buoyancy Training.

The AWARE Coral Reef Preservation Specialty course is open to divers, snorkelers, and anyone else interested in protecting our fragile coral reefs.

Annual Environmental Events

Lake Minnetonka Clean Up Dive

Prior Lake Dive the Lake
Earth Day International Coastal Cleanup Day

 

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