2022 PADI AWARE Impact Report

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR This year, PADI AWARE Foundation celebrated thirty years as an environmental non-profit and continued to demonstrate the strength of our new mission. We built upon decades of conservation work, provided funding to local communities and helped secure trade policies that protected the most vulnerable marine species. All in all, it was a time of celebration and growth alongside our community, partners and donors.

The PADI AWARE Community Grant Program had its first full year with a set of three grant cycles. At the launch of the program, the Foundation committed 24% of its public funds year over year.

We made good on that promise with over 51 grantees receiving direct financial resources in just one year since its inception. These grants went to community-led efforts that addressed climate change, marine debris, marine habitat loss and vulnerable species protection. A truly global program, grantees spanned across geographies with sixteen in Asia Pacific, twenty-two in Americas and thirteen in Europe, Middle East and Asia.

In June, we evolved our former Adopt a Dive Site initiative into an evergreen program, Adopt the Blue. With a goal of 5,000 adopted sites, this vital network will not only provide the underwater eyes for tracking human impact on the marine world but will create an economic case for ocean protection. In just under a year, PADI AWARE ANNUAL REPORT 2022

Adopt the Blue has already established the largest network of underwater sites for conservation action thanks to PADI’s global network of 6,600 dive centers and more than 128,000 professional members worldwide bringing both scale and passion. Over our thirty-year history, PADI AWARE Foundation has an established and credible influence on shark conservation efforts at the policy level.

This year was truly groundbreaking as we helped to secure protections for over 50 vulnerable shark species at the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) in Panama.

In addition to attending the meeting personally, we mobilized supporters in over 107 countries to urge their governments to accept the historic proposal. Thanks to the help of supporters like you, vulnerable shark species like the black tip reef shark, hammerhead and bull shark are now protected.

With 2022 behind us, we have added another successful year to our rich history in ocean conservation. We look forward to another three decades of advocacy, conservation action and ocean education together. We know that none of this is possible without our donors, supporters, PADI Dive centers, PADI partners and sponsors.

There is still critical work ahead and we are grateful to represent and work alongside all of you fighting to protect our blue planet.

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OUR BLUEPRINT FOR OCEAN ACTION

RID THE OCEANS OF MARINE DEBRIS

MULTIPLY MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (MPAs)

Reduce marine debris by 50% in targeted countries through partnerships and the PADI AWARE Community Grant Program.

Protect 30% of the ocean through partner collaboration and Adopt The Blue Program.

PROTECT ENDANGERED AND VULNERABLE MARINE SPECIES

Reduce the number of sharks and rays threatened with extinction by 25%.

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ACCELERATE CORAL REEF RECOVERY AND RESTORATION

Restore 5% of coral reef habitats through citizen science programs and project funding for key coral reef habitats.

REDUCE AND OFFSET THE DIVE INDUSTRY’S CARBON FOOTPRINT

Achieve net-zero across the PADI organization and protect and restore blue carbon habitats.

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DIVE AGAINST DEBRIS We kicked-off the year with the Dive Against Debris course, the heart of the PADI AWARE marine debris program since 2011.

PADI Dive Centers have been instrumental in making Dive Against Debris a success – removing more than 2 million pieces of debris and aiding over 10,000 entangled marine animals.

Dive Against Debris has also advanced groundbreaking marine research, producing two scientific publications mapping the global state of marine debris.

In 2022 and beyond, the program provides country specific data to inform the advancement of local waste management policies, stopping marine debris at its source.

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To enable more engagement in this course, Dive Against Debris was refreshed with a completely new and improved training component, support materials for PADI Professionals and availability on the PADI eLearning platform.

The citizen science component rolled-out new app upgrades to make submissions more user friendly. The revamped Dive Against Debris course remained a one dive, standardized Adventure Specialty and instructors were able to immediately teach the course following the launch in April 2022.

The PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris® eLearning provides the most accessible way for Torchbearers to participate in marine debris actions at Dive Centers around the world – an instrumental piece to reaching the PADI Blueprint goal of reducing marine debris by 50% in target countries.

ADOPT THE BLUE PROGRAM Marking World Ocean’s Day 2022, PADI and PADI AWARE launched the Adopt the Blue Program, expanding on the former Adopt a Dive Site program, originally tailored for just marine debris conservation action.

Over the next decade, the Adopt The Blue program will serve as the connective tissue to drive forward PADI’s Blueprint For Ocean Action, the organization’s roadmap that underpins all local conservation efforts on marine debris, and protection of vulnerable species, restoration of coral reef systems and tackling climate change. These local actions, when replicated and scaled up, will truly help drive global impact.

“Our goal is to create 10,000 Adopt The Blue sites by 2025, working with local communities and PADI operators to accelerate local conservation efforts where they are most needed, and to actively contribute towards protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030.”

Danna Moore, Director of PADI AWARE Foundation.

Adopt The Blue is supported by PADI MPA Program founding partner Blancpain, who shares a rich history rooted in the exploration and preservation of the world’s oceans. Together, PADI and Blancpain are committed to establishing the largest inventory of Marine Protected Areas in the world.

PADI’s Mission Hubs are at the heart of Adopt The Blue – the 6,600 dive centers and resorts and more than 128,000 professional members worldwide who will serve as the backbone for the program’s global footprint, providing unprecedented scale and unmatched potential for participants to take direct action that will drive measurable conservation impact at the local level – all tied to the global commitment to protect 30% of the ocean by 2023.

“Over the years we have been consistently amazed by the passion and readiness of the diving community to take action where and when it’s needed. With the scale and support of our mission hubs, divers and ocean torchbearers will be able to help countries meet their ocean conservation commitments as well as driving forward the creation of coastal MPAs,” continues Moore.

“This global collective effort of meaningful action at local levels will help us move the needle on the most urgent conservation issues facing our blue planet.”

The program does not require Adopt The Blue sites to be diveable, meaning PADI Members can identify any underwater site anywhere in the world that is important to them. These sites could contain an iconic habitat or species, such as mangroves, shallow water seagrass beds, nursery sites, or breeding grounds; even sites that are of particular economic benefit to local communities – as they all contribute to PADI’s overall vision to restore balance between humanity and the ocean.

Once the sites are adopted and listed on the Adopt The Blue platform, PADI AWARE Foundation can coordinate the appropriate local, regional and national conservation efforts.

CITES 2022 PADI Divers Come Together to Reach Landmark Win for Sharks & Rays at CITES! On November 14 more than 2500 people from 180 different countries traveled to Panama to attend CITES (Convention on Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

This year the focus was put on sharks, and PADI AWARE was there supporting the protection of key species. Sharks play a key role in the aquatic ecosystem and determine the overall health of our ocean.

Over two thirds of the countries attending CITES voted in favor of placing strict regulations on international trade of more than 50 species of shark, including their fins and meat. Certainly, this was a main triump for conservation and a landmark in ocean health.

HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED AT CITES ATTENDEES AT CITES On such a special day, PADI AWARE participated by providing advice to all the government representatives with figures that show the income that the coastal communities and the world receive from the scuba diving industry and sustainable tourism.

“Responsible shark tourism is an important financial gain for coastal communities all over the world. Having an ocean with healthy shark populations is also vital for the health of other marine ecosystems that sustain the fishing activity of the local communities”, said Ian Campbell, Associate Director of Policy and Campaigns for the PADI AWARE Foundation.

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measures to protect sharks will not only contribute to an economic viability for the communities but to their food security.”

Campbell attended CITES together with Julio Salvatore, Regional Manager South America for PADI. In addition to attending the meeting to represent your voice, PADI mobilized its global community formed by 128,000 PADI professionals, 6600 PADI dive centers and more than 29 million PADI Divers to support the cause by communicating and urging their governments to accept this proposal 37, which aimed at protecting 54 shark species. These were days of much hope, support, activism and nervousness.

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COMING TOGETHER FOR THE SHARKS The convention center in Panama was decorated with sharks in every possible shape and color. The corridors were covered with shark photography and a lot of attendees were dressed up as sharks! People were showing their love for the sharks by wearing shark hats and displaying shark toys throughout the event.

All of these people spoke different languages and came from all over the world, but were all on a mission to speak up for the sharks.

Many global organizations supported the shark proposals, including the Wildlife Conservation Society, IFAW, Shark Advocates International and Humane Society International, with PADI AWARE being the only organization representing recreational divers.

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WHAT’S NEXT Thanks to the help of AWARE, PADI Dive Centers and Divers, over 50 new species were protected at CITES in a landmark win for sharks most commonly sighted by divers, like the black tip reef shark, hammerhead and bull shark.

What happened at CITES is only proof that we can all come together and have the power to change the world for the better.

It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your position is. As scuba divers, we are lucky enough to know the beauty of the ocean depths and to understand the importance of protecting it.

That is why we need, now more than ever, to carry this message to those who still don´t know it. We are and we must become ocean ambassadors.

OUR GLOBAL CONSERVATION POLICY ENGAGEMENT UN OUR OCEAN CONFERENCE IN PALAU In March 2022, PADI AWARE was invited to be part of the US State Department’s conservation initiative as part of the UN ‘Our Ocean’ Conference in Palau. PADI AWARE was one of five entities requested to showcase marine conservation work within the conference and during this global summit, World Leaders Pledged $14 Billion for Ocean Conservation.

PADI AWARE are proud to be part of this incredible commitment for Global Impact as we committed to launch our Adopt the Blue program - the world's largest network of underwater sites for conservation action.

UN OCEAN CONFERENCE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL The Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, came at a critical time as the world is seeking to address many of the deep-rooted problems of our societies laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic and which will require major structural transformations and common shared solutions that are anchored in the SDGs. To mobilize action, the Conference sought to propel much needed science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action. PADI AWARE was also invited to present our work at the UN Ocean conference in Lisbon in April 2022.

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ALL IMAGERY FROM PALAU. © JACK FISHMAN

MISSION HUB COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMME 2022 24% of PADI AWARE’s donations in 2022 were given to the Mission Hub Community Grant Program; a cornerstone initiative to accelerate participation, education, and advocacy for ocean protection. PADI AWARE Foundation provides critical resources to ocean conservation projects worldwide- from coral reef restoration to climate change mitigation - with the aim to drive local action for global impact.

The grant program process involves each application undergoing a threestage review with final approval signed off by the Board of Directors.

Successful grant proposals are awarded up to a maximum of U$10,000 per project. We have made a commitment to provide over $5 million in funding by 2025. To date, PADI AWARE Foundation has awarded over US$308,000 of funding to 34 ocean conservation projects around the world!

Our PADI AWARE Grantees are creating a positive impact in their local environments and bringing momentum towards PADI AWARE’s mission for ocean conservation!

Huge positive strides for ocean conservation have taken place in 2022 thanks to the recipients of the PADI AWARE Community Grant Program.

PADI AWARE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED OVER

US$308,000 OF FUNDING TO

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OCEAN CONSERVATION PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD PADI AWARE ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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ACQUA SUB

DIVING PLANET

EMERALD COAST SCUBA

IGUANA DIVERS

RED SEA PROJECT

TAKATA DIVE RESEARCH TEAM

TRACC (TROPICAL RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION CENTRE)

RED SEA PROJECT

WHALE SHARK _ OCEANIC RESEARCH CENTER

TRACC (TROPICAL RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION CENTRE)

GRANTEES CORAL REEF

CLIMATE CHANGE

Blue Corner Conservation - Nusa Islands Restoration Project - Indonesia

Aquairus Dive Shop - Giant Kelp Forest Restoration - Monterey Canada

Gili Shark Conservation - Coral Catch Project, Gili Islands - Indonesia

Kosamare - Posidonia Restoration - Kefalonia, Greece

Big Bubble Dive Resort - Coral Restoration - Koh Tao, Thailand

Island Divers Ltd - IoW Seagrass Survey - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Dodo Divers Ltd - Dodo Reef Restoration - Coin de Mire, Mauritus Reef Renewal Foundation International Expanding Reef Renewal Community Involvement - Curacao Takata Dive & Research Centre - Mahahual Coral Restoration Project - Mexico Diving Planet - Coral Sexual Reproduction Initiative - Cartagena, Colombia Whale Shark Oceananic Research Center - Stoney Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) Management and Monitoring - Bay Islands, Honduras Institute for Marine Research - Functional Restoration & Growth Studies (FRAGS) - Philippines Anambas Foundation - Guardians of The Anambas Seas - Kaibu Island, Anambas Islands, Indonesia

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KOSAMARE

BONGO BONGO DIVERS

INSTITUTE FOR MARINE RESEARCH

INSTITUTE FOR MARINE RESEARCH

BONGO BONGO DIVERS

BONGO BONGO DIVERS

INSTITUTE FOR MARINE RESEARCH

ANAMBAS FOUNDATION

ACQUA SUB

TRACC (TROPICAL RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION CENTRE)

RED SEA PROJECT

TAKATA DIVE _ RESEARCH CENTRE

BONGO BONGO DIVERS

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EMERALD COAST SCUBA

ANAMBAS FOUNDATION

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MARINE DEBRIS Seatle Dive Tours - Des Moines Marina/Seacrest Pier - Washington, United States of America Floria Keys Dive Center - No Trash Left Behind - Florida, United States of America AquaMarine Diving, Bali - Blue Project

by AquaMarine Diving Bali - Bali Zibel - Project Dive Tribe - Malta Emeral Coast Scuba - Dive Against Debris with Post Consumer repurpose/recycling - Florida, United States of America Patriot Scuba - Conservation Awareness Education - Virginia, United States of America

VULNERABLE SPECIES PROTECTION Bubbles Dive Resort Sdn Bhd - Bubbles Turtles & Reef Conservation Project - Malaysia 7 PERLE A.S.D - Mission save the red coral reefs - Tuscany, Italy Aqualife Conservancy - Saving the threatened shark-like rays in Ghana - Ghana, Africa The Seahorse Trust - Seahorse Surveys - Malta, Gozo & Comino Evergreen Dive Service - Field survey of young of year rockfish (YOY) in Puget Sound - Washington, United States of America Red Sea Project - Red Sea Turtles Project - Red Sea, Egypt

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TRACC (Tropical Research and Conservation Centre) - Photo Identifixation & Laser Photogrammetry for In-Water Population Study of Green (Chelonia mydas) - Semporna, Malaysia

Beqa Adventure Divers - Shark Reef Marine Reserve Rehabilitation - Fiji

Iguana Divers - Mantas de Costa Rica - Costa Rica

Acqua Sub - Setiba Marine Protection Area Reef fish species and seabed monitoring - Brazil Bongo Bongo Divers - Coastal habitat and fish biodiversity as drivers of MPA adoption - Philippines People and the Sea - Coral, Climate, Communities - Philippines

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PARTNERSHIPS & CORPORATE SPONSORS

BLANCPAIN The PADI AWARE Foundation is proud to have Blancpain as an official partner of the Blueprint for Ocean Action and the founding partner of the MPA Program.

AWARE and Blancpain aim to fundamentally increase the number of marine protected areas (MPAs) around the globe over the coming decade. At the heart of our partnership is the flagship citizen science program, Adopt the Blue™ in which 6,600 registered PADI dive centers and resorts will be activated to develop the largest network of marine protected areas on the planet, enabling millions of PADI recreational divers to proactively engage in marine conservation at every opportunity.

A keystone of our partnership is the formation of the Blancpain/ PADI AWARE Community Grant, which funds critical conservation efforts in local communities. These grants will drive both ocean preservation as well as indigenous community support, serving as a force for good for both humanity and ocean.

THANK YOU TO OUR FOUNDING PARTNER BLANCPAIN!

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SEIKO Seiko is now in its 3rd year of supporting the Blueprint for Ocean Action as a sponsor of the Marine Debris program. The support from Seiko has enabled ongoing support of the program and the ability to showcase it as a tool for monitoring waste management policy.

By establishing a baseline at key locations, PADI AWARE along with its dedicated network of Ocean Torchbearers provided key data to local authorities on some of the policy decisions they had made.

An unbiased viewpoint and collection of the critical data allows a transparent decision making process thanks to the help of the sponsorship by Seiko.

SEIKO- OUR MARINE DEBRIS PARTNER

KRAKEN Named after the legendary Beast, Kraken Rum’s partnership with the PADI AWARE Foundation allows rum connoisseurs and fans of the Kraken Black Spiced Rum brand to not only immerse themselves into the mythical sea story of the Kraken but to connect with the challenges and threats that the ocean and its inhabitants are facing.

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Partnerships like these, along with a groundswell of community support, are two critical ingredients necessary to drive change. Kraken Rum has a rich history of supporting marine life, so we’re proud to join forces to raise funds and awareness for the plight of our ocean and its wildlife.

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MEDIK8 Medik8 is deeply committed to sustainability and recently launched its updated sustainability strategy with the ultimate goal of reducing the footprint of its products, so customers never have to choose between results, experience, and impact on the planet.

Medik8’s 4 core sustainability pillars: Climate Action, Waste Reduction, Ethical Business and Social work in harmony with the foundations Blueprint for ocean action and allow investment through the Mission Hub Community Grant program to have local action in the community for global ocean impact.

4OCEAN 4ocean was founded on the belief that business can be a force for good and that the small choices we make every day, collectively, have the power to change the world.

Together, we can end the ocean plastic crisis and build a more sustainable future where humanity grows alongside nature, not at its expense.

4ocean partnered with the PADI AWARE Foundation in 2022 through the sale of it Blue Shark bracelet to help fund the marine debris program and support the work the foundation does with vulnerable species.

100% AWARE PARTNERS Remco Roelofs ABC Dive, Netherlands

Laura Tyrell Cabo Private Guide, Mexico

Peter Letts Abyss Scuba Diving, Australia

Larry Thompson Calypso Divers of Tampa Bay, USA

Justin Tucker Aloha Scuba Diving Co, USA

David Satossky Catalina Divers Supply, USA

Anse Chastanet Anse Chastanet Scuba, St Lucia

Tanut Fasiriporn Crystal Dive, Thailand

Annabel Thomas AquaMarina Diving Bali, Indonesia

Daniel Stepney Daniel Stepney, UK

Michael Robison Aquatic Adventures, USA

Dive Friends Bonaire Bonaire

Menon Moorghen BASE Diving Centre Ltd, Mauritius

Kristopher Reynolds Dive Kawartha, Canada

Vic Huang Big Blue Scuba, USA

Dive Maui Dive Maui, USA

Matt Bolton Black Turtle Dive, Thailand

Mongkon Changrew Dive Me Crazy, Thailand

Heather Tallent Blue Planet, USA

Jay Clue Dive Ninja Expeditions, Mexico

Guillermo “Momo” Veghazi Bocas Dive Cove, Panama

Netnapa Yingkitpinyo Dive Potato Co Ltd, Thailand

Martin Stanhope Buddies Dive Cove, Malta Caballito Salao Caballito Salao, Spain

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Jacqui Dufault Diver City Scuba, Canada

Jari Forsman Liquid Adventures, Mozambique

Hans Ulrich Divers Den, Australia

Mark Adams Mad About Diving, USA

Richard Synowiec Divers Incorporated, USA

Jerra Lobozzo Mars Scuba, USA

Woong (Shark) Choi Divewish, USA

Rachel Domingo Maui Dreams, USA

Philippe Tarquin Dune Baleares Fornells, Spain

Lee Webber Micronesian Divers Association, USA

Karen Gowlett-Holmes Eaglehawk Dive Centre, Australia

Yam To Ho Moji Dive, Taiwan

John Stone East Coast Scuba & Watersports, Canada

Juan Ernesto Mora Nautilus DC Aruba, Aruba

Brad Snyder Floan N’ Flag Sport & Dive, Canada

Brad Giles Northwest Dive Adventures, USA

Eric Billips Florida Keys DC, USA

Michael Vandervelden Ocean Pro Divers, Canada

Adam Clarke Forster Dive Center, Australia

Ryan Hiller Ohana Dive, USA

Sacha Williamson Freedive Aotearoa, New Zeland

Dan Scarlata Paradise Divers, Canary Islands

Eric Billips Islamorada Divr Center, USA

Merial Currer Patriot Scuba, USA

Jeanne White Jack’s Diving Locker, USA

Johanna Pool Perth Scuba, Australia

Michael Goldberg Key Dives Dive Center, USA

Natalie Callanan Pilbara Dive and Tours, Australia

Gregory Howeth Lahaina Divers, USA

Shana Phelan Pura Vida, USA

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D.J. Wood Rainbow Reef, USA

Jaume Juan Fernandez Underwater Barcelona, Spain

KG Hjalmarsson Reethi Rah Diving Center, Maldives

Kevin OBrien VIP Diving, Bonaire

Jeffrey Cinciripino Scuba Shack Diving Services, USA

Adam Whatton Waiheke Dive and Snorkel, New Zeland

Scott Flaherty Seattle Dive Tours, USA

Katherine Yackel YSS Scuba, USA

Paul Shepherd Seminole Scuba, USA

Jamie Mitchell Zen Dive, USA

Colin Dowd Sharkies Swim & Scuba Academy, USA

Joshua Lean USA

Shelby Jackman Silent World, USA

Hildur Hilmarsdóttir Spain

Curtis Snaper Sin City Scuba, USA

Khalid Hanny Egypt

Jerra Lobozzo Steel City Scuba, USA

Adam Clarke Australia

Simone Gerritsen Thalassa Dive Resort, Indonesia

Amelie Chipeaux Australia

Mark Pinell The Dive Bus, Curacao

Nick Gathings USA

Nic Emery The Fifth Point, UK

Bechir Chehab Oman

Ali Abbas The One Dive Center, Kuwait

Maxine Mclaughlin Autralia

Osvaldo Rosario Trident Adventure LLC, USA

Andrew Hunter Autralia

Andre Fahrni TSK, Switzerland

Madeleine Skelly UK

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Andrew Hunter Australia Alexander Kohls Switzerland Haytham Aboulhassan UAE Bruce Weitzenhoffer USA

Tsz Sum Lau Hong Kong William Quijano USA Louis (Lonny) Behar USA

Andrew Hunter Australia Timothy Riley USA Chloe Grifin UAE Eddie James USA Anton Dolt USA

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DONORS $50,000+ PADI Curtin Law Roberson Dunigan & Salans

$20,000-$49,999 Paycomm Jacqueline and Michael Casey Foundation Silicon Valley Community Foundation

$10,000-$19,999 Wadycki Family Charitable Fund Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation McBeth Foundation Montauk Foundation Strauss Family Foundation Clif Bar Family Foundation

$5,000-$9,999 Weitzel Family Foundation Daniel Roozen Dr Clare E Hawkins Page Porter David J Fishman James & Iren Kay

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$1,000-$4,999 Franklin Philanthropic Foundation 112 South Federal The Weisman Family Foundation Wall Family Foundation Crofton Family Charitable Suzanne Siteman Gift Fun Daniel Breheny The Silver Family Foundation Stop&Stor Bezek Family Charitable Chris & Hilary Riker Giving Fund Garrett Farewell Jennifer Welbaum Rachel Nakamura Rober S Hasday Sovori Pty Ltd Heather J Tallent Justin Tucker Lee Johnson Davide Capitanio Brian T Anderson Natasha Tomlin Lahaina Dive and Surf Werner Trossbach Yohei Takimoto Liu Jia Ling Michael Goldberg Reed J Sattizahn Lau Tsz Sum Forsman Jari Juhani Netnapa Yingkitpinyo Nick Troubetzkoi Victoria Lerner 36

$1,000-$4,999 (CONT) Tim Drabiniok Jason Cluen Joseph Weston, Jack’s Diving Locker Laai Fasiriporn Larry Thompson M Bolton Merial P Currer Mrs A Thomas Curtis Snaper Donald Wood Michelle Burnett Rachel Domingo Shana Phelan PADI AWARE ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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$500-$999 Givinga Foundation Eirc S Reisenbigler J.M Kaplan Fund Garry E Menzel The Jack & Debra Kntzen Charitable Garth Swanson Caplin Foundation Henrik C Nimb Recommended by Silke Herold James A Szczurek Martin and Laurie Charitable James J. Tuite III Salesforce.com John Medway Tim Collins (Salesforce.com) Stephen Marshall Benjamin Lindse (Salesforce.com) Suzanne Siteman Seattle Foundation Terry Helms The David & Catherine Loevner Family Fund Brian H McLaughlin Mr & Nrs T Saemisch Philippe Taquin Andrew Hamelynck Soung Kukkim Annaka Harris Kandace Baker Bryan Pawlik Darcy Abrams D A Devenny David Satossky David A Paul Hugh McKee Dina Zimmerman Ilkay Ormandy PADI AWARE ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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Eirc S Reisenbigler Garry E Menzel Garth Swanson Henrik C Nimb James A Szczurek James J. Tuite III John Medway Stephen Marshall Suzanne Siteman Terry Helms Brian H McLaughlin Philippe Taquin Soung Kukkim Kandace Baker Darcy Abrams

Vince Burzomato Caballito Salao Catherine J Kessler Ho Yam To Jacquiline Dufault Jeffrey Cinciripino K Gowlett-Holmes Katherine Yackel Paradise Divers Peter J Letts Richard Synoweic Roelofs Ryan Hiler Scott Flaherty Vic Kai Huang

David Satossky Hugh McKee Ilkay Ormandy Johanna L Pool Stephen Kaplan Wild and Free Dive Choi Woong David A Stoll Debbie Davey J P A Grall Jennifer R Katigbak Jill Holloway Maurits Jager Susal L Hill Trevor Lindars Megan Scanlin Ali H Abbas Marc Davis Mark R Pinnell Northwest Dive Adventures LLC Paul Shepherd Haytham Aboulhassan Saruta LUangjame Martin Stanhope Tobby Kan PDMS Principle

Donald Driggers James Hinds John J. Creedon Foundation Creedon Rebecca Cline Carolyn Park Carolyn Ramsey-Christians Dean Crownover Kelly Zanzarella Kimberly Watkins Burd Kyle Cline Laura Holland Matthew Landes Natalie Harm Scott Dreslinski Sefi Knoble Stephen Marshall Franziska Daeniker Sarah Lanham Daniel Roozen

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AMERICAS

ASIA PACIFIC

Dr. Drew Richardson, Chairman Kristin Valette-Wirth, Secretary/Treasurer Jenny Miller Garmendia Dr. Deborah Bosnan Jeff Nadler

Henrik Nimb, Chairman Matthew Hill, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Drew Richardson Kristin Valette-Wirth Jenny Miller Garmendia

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Mark Caney, Chairman Suzanne Smith, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Drew Richardson Kristin Valette-Wirth

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