Project AWARE Foundation
Activities
Project AWARE Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action. In partnership with divers and water enthusiasts, Project AWARE will focus attention on worldwide IYOR events all year including:
- Reef Cleanups - Use your underwater skills and be part of the effort to remove harmful debris from reef environments. Project AWARE, in partnership with with dive professionals and the Ocean Conservancy, is the underwater coordinator for International Cleanup Day. During this annual event and year-round, Project AWARE conducts shoreline and underwater cleanups in more than 100 countries and territories. Project AWARE dive volunteers help make underwater environments cleaner and safer while collecting critical data for the cause. For more information: http://www.projectaware.org/americas/english/icd.asp
- Coral Reef Monitoring - Dive professionals and volunteer dive teams will conduct regular Project AWARE CoralWatch monitoring in more than 500 locations around the world. The information collected and contributed online is used to answer critical scientific questions about coral reef bleaching and recovery. For more information: www.projectaware.org/americas/english/coral-watch
- AWARE Kids IYOR 2008 Art Contest - We're celebrating International Year of the Reef 2008 with a full year long art contest called "Celebrate the Reef - Every Act Counts". Children 12 and younger from around the world can grab their paint brushes and crayons and get creative for coral reefs. Selected winners from each age category will receive a special Coral Reef Ambassador plaque along with a certificate of recognition and other prizes. For details on how to enter visit the AWARE Kids website at www.projectaware.org/kids
- AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Course - Divers, snorkelers and water enthusiasts will become certified in coral reef conservation. The course provides an overview of coral reef ecology, problems facing reefs today and practical guidelines for fragile environments. Divers wishing to be certified can sign up and receive additional course information with Project AWARE's partner, PADI. Educators can also obtain course information for non-divers direct through Project AWARE Foundation. For more information: http://www.projectaware.org/americas/english/courses.asp
Contacts
Project AWARE Foundation (Headquarters & Americas)
Contact: Ania Budziak -
30151 Tomas Street, Suite 200
Rancho Santa Margarita
CA, 92688-2125
USA
Tel: +1 949 858 7657
Fax: +1 949 267 1221
Web site: www.projectaware.org
Project AWARE Foundation (Asia Pacific)
Contact: Joanne Marston -
Unit 3, 4 Skyline Place
Frenchs Forest
NSW 2086, Australia
Tel: +61 29454 2890
Fax: +61 29454 2999
Web site: www.projectaware.org
Project AWARE Foundation (Europe)
Oberwilerstrasse 3
8442 Hettlingen
Switzerland
Tel: +011-41-52-243-32-32
Fax: +011-41-52-243-32-33
Email: info@projectaware.org.uk
Web site: www.projectaware.org
Project AWARE Foundation (International)
Contact: Cher Platt -
Unit 7, St. Philips Central
Albert Rd, St. Philips
Bristol BS2 0PD
Great Britain
Tel: +011-44-117-300-7234
Fax: +011-44-117-300-7245
Web site: www.projectaware.org
Project AWARE Foundation (Japan)
PADI Japan
1-20-1 Ebisu-Minami Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150
Japan
Tel: +81 3 5721 1731
Fax: +81 3 5721 1735
Email: planning@padi.co.jp
Web site: www.projectaware.org
