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Core values

- **Marine Debris Removal**: The foundation has removed and reported over 2.3 million pieces of marine debris across 121 countries, saving the lives of over 35,000 entangled marine animals[1][3].
- **Conservation and Protection**: They aim to protect 30% of the ocean through the Adopt the Blue™ program, reduce the amount of sharks and rays threatened with extinction, and accelerate coral reef recovery and restoration[1].
- **Community Engagement and Education**: They support local communities through grants, water awareness training, and conservation education, such as the program in Barbados where they taught 325 children to swim and trained teens in conservation diving[1][5].
- **Global Policy Influence**: PADI AWARE actively participates in developing the Global Plastic Treaty to reduce marine plastic pollution, ensuring the voices of the global dive community are heard[5].
- **Scientific Research and Data**: They house the largest underwater marine debris database and contribute to ground-breaking marine research, providing valuable data for policy and protection measures[1][3].