Dive for Earth Day 2008

April 22 is Dive for Earth Day - a day that is all about making a difference. Our underwater environments face several serious concerns - pollution, overfishing, coral bleaching, and climate change are just some of them.

All over the world divers take part in local programs that aim to raise awareness of the environmental issues that affect our waterways and to do something to make a change. Whether it's a local clean up, fish survey, or demonstration, there are plenty of way to get involved. Project AWARE maintains a directory of Dive for Earth Day events that you can get involved in. If there's no event near you perhaps you could organize one or make an individual effort.

Dive for Earth Day is also a timely reminder that we can all make a difference to our underwater environment every time we dive. Project AWARE have produced a great guide to how we as divers can help protect our underwater environment. Remember - take only photographs, leave only bubbles.