| Formation | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | not for profit incorporation in Australia, UK and United States |
| Headquarters |
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Region served | Global |
Chairman | Drew Richardson |
Global Director | Danna Moore [1] |
Parent organization | PADI |
Budget | $1.4 million |
| Staff | 8 FT Staff |
| Website | http://www.padiaware.org |
Formerly called | Project AWARE Foundation |
PADI AWARE Foundation is an environmental nonprofit organization with three registered charities in the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. Their mission is to drive local initiatives contributing to global ocean conservation efforts, through engagement with the international community of professional and recreational scuba divers via the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).