For nearly 20 years Project AWARE has awarded grants to support grassroots conservation projects and activities. Today we’re reworking the grant-giving program to align with Project AWARE’s new mission, financial priorities and action plan for the future. Please check back here June for further information about future grant-giving opportunities and guidelines.
Project AWARE staff and thousands of volunteers around the world are hard at work protecting our ocean planet. Every time you give you support critical work toward species protection and a clean, healthy ocean. Thank you!
Shark-Free Marinas, Fiji
Fiji’s marinas and resorts are taking the lead on shark conservation. A Project AWARE grant supported the International Shark-Free Marina Initiative by working with marinas, boaters and fishermen to develop local shark protection policy that prohibits the landing of sharks. Fishermen are not permitted to bring shark catches into any participating marina. Under the leadership of Stuart Gow, Matava- Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, 13 marinas and fishing charters on Fiji's tropical islands have signed their commitment. Job well done Stuart!
Save Our Leatherbacks, Indonesia
Larry McKenna and volunteers at Save Our Leatherbacks Operation have dedicated their lives to saving and maintaining the endangered leatherback turtles in the Pacific region. . Save Our Leatherbacks Operation is working tirelessly for a significant reversal in population decline in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, the largest leatherback turtle nesting beaches in the Pacific, and is dedicated to increasing the number of turtle hatchlings. Project AWARE funding supported research expeditions and data collection efforts for the species.
Protecting Sharks, Brazil
Although the great white shark was listed as an endangered species in the waters off the state of São Paulo, Brazil in 1998, there were few studies on these coastal sharks. Thankfully the people at Projeto Cação were up to the task. With funding from Project AWARE, Projeto Cação’s research has focused on biological and fishery data collection and assessment .The data collected is currently directing the development of proper shark nurseries and providing information critical to the creation of new marine protected areas.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, United Kingdom
Project AWARE supports the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Underwater World Category. The award celebrates the beauty and importance of the underwater world. The competition attracts entries from professional and amateur photographers of all ages worldwide. The competition seeks to promote the discovery, understanding, responsibility and enjoyment of the natural world.
Whale Shark Project
Project AWARE is encouraging water users all around the world to submit images of their Whale Shark sightings in order to better understand their behaviour, population and biology. Working with research groups, divers, scientists and holiday makers the Whale Shark Project aims to improve the protection and understanding of the world's largest fish. The Whale Shark Project website whalesharkproject.org provides divers with all the information they need to know about Whale Sharks, diving with them and contributing to their future survival.
