The ocean is a vital part of our planet, providing food, oxygen, and a home for countless marine species. As divers, we have a unique opportunity to protect the underwater world we love. The newly updated 10 Tips to Save the Ocean PADI course, part of the PADI AWARE Specialty, offers practical actions to minimize… Read more: 10 Tips to Save the Ocean PADI: How Divers Can Make a Difference

For both beginner and experienced divers, PADI Club offers an excellent way to enhance skills, connect with the diving community, and support ocean conservation. But what does PADI Club cost? At USD $49.95 per year, the membership provides a wealth of benefits, including discounts on courses, exclusive perks, and opportunities to dive into some of… Read more: What Does PADI Club Cost? Exploring Benefits for Divers

Tucked in the heart of the Sulu Sea, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is one of the most pristine marine ecosystems in the Philippines, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. In April 2023, young volunteers from across the Philippines embarked on an exciting scientific expedition led by UNESCO to collect environmental DNA (eDNA)… Read more: UNESCO eDNA Sampling Tubbataha Reefs Biodiversity Philippines

The Coastal Biosphere Meeting Palawan, held in June 2014, brought together representatives from 21 countries to address the pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges facing biosphere reserves worldwide. Hosted at the Palawan Biosphere Reserve, this Fourth Meeting of the Global Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere Reserves was a pivotal moment for global conservation efforts. Organized… Read more: Coastal Biosphere Meeting Palawan Solutions Global Challenge

The UNESCO Man Biosphere (MAB) Programme for the Palawan Biosphere Reserve, often referred to as the “last ecological frontier” of the Philippines, is a haven of biodiversity and a vital resource for the local communities that depend on its natural wealth. Spanning approximately 1,150,800 hectares of islands and marine areas, the reserve is home to… Read more: UNESCO Man Biosphere (MAB) Programme: Preserving Palawan’s Unique Ecosystems