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You’ll find materials, training and action kits designed to support marine debris, sharks in peril and other conservation activities.

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AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Action Kit
Mar. 19/13
Sharks in Peril
, Dive Managers
, Professional Divers

Overfishing, bycatch and finning. You understand the tough problems facing shark populations worldwide and that divers can take significant steps to secure a brighter future for sharks. Mobilise your troops into action by teaching the AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Distinctive Specialty or using the resources available in schools, community groups etc.

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Manta Rays Infographic
Feb. 19/13
Setting our Sights on CITES
, All Divers

Designed by Guillermo Munro of www.memuco.org you can download the Manta Rays Infographic and learn more about what's threatening the survival of the giant manta and reef manta.

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Oceanic Whitetip Infographic
Feb. 17/13
Setting our Sights on CITES
, All Divers

Designed by Guillermo Munro of www.memuco.org you can download the Oceanic Whitetip Infograph and learn more about what's threatening the survival of this incredible shark.

 

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application/pdf iconCITES4SHARKS Hammerhead fact sheet Eng.pdf
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Fact Sheets on Sharks and Rays : CITES March 2013
Feb. 19/13
Setting our Sights on CITES
, All Divers

At the 16th Conference of Parties (CoP) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in March 2013 parties will vote on a record number of proposals for controlling trade in a variety of threatened sharks and rays, including hammerheads and mantas. 

Discover more about these sharks and rays including distribution, population, international trade and the conservation measures taken so far with our fact sheets.

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application/pdf iconCITES 2013: Protecting Sharks from Unsustainable Trade
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Protecting Sharks from Unsustainable Trade: The Potential of CITES
Mar. 04/13
Setting our Sights on CITES
, All Divers

Discover why CITES is a vital tool for shark conservation as well as the calls to action we're using on the ground at CoP16.

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application/pdf iconAWARE Shark Conservation Diver Study Guide
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AWARE Shark Conservation Study Guide
Sep. 29/11
Big Shark Shout Out 2012, , Setting our Sights on CITES, Sharks in Peril
, Recreational Divers

Sharks are unique and play a crucial role in keeping our ocean healthy, but we are close to losing some shark species forever. Read this Study Guide to learn about the major threats, missing management strategies, and, best of all, the many actions you can take to give sharks a fighting chance.

If reading this Study Guide leaves you hungry for more shark action contact your local PADI dive centre to complete your AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Distinctive Specialty course.

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application/pdf iconManta and Devil Rays at Risk Infographic 2 MB
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Manta and Devil Rays at Risk
Apr. 17/13
Manta Rays at Risk
, All Divers

Fished at alarming rates, manta and devil rays line the streets of many fish markets around the world – sought primarily for their gill rakers – the feathery structures these filter feeders use to strain their food as they glide through the water. At a one-time payout of about $250 per kilogram versus approximately $1 million in tourism over a manta’s lifetime, is it really worth the destruction?

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Donation Form
Mar. 21/13
, All Divers

You can make a secure donation online at www.projectaware.org/donate or if you'd prefer you can print out our donation form and mail or fax back to us.

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Flying with Mantas

26 May 2013 to 4 June 2013 Mermaid Kat presents ‘Flying With Mantas’ – 6 days in Bali, Indonesia. This once in a lifetime adventure, includes a mermaid workshop with Mermaid Kat and an experience with the magnificent manta ray.

The trip includes an amazing 4 day trip to Komodo on ‘Wellenreng.’  A big part of the trip is raising awareness about our oceans and Mermaid Kat supports Project AWARE key campaigns including the Mantas at Risk Campaign, and Dive Against Debris.

 

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