Hi there!

Thank you for visiting the Project Aware fundraising page for London Scuba.  We are committed to help maintain the natural beauty of the underwater world through not only education, but also by providing a good example when diving. Each year we aim to raise money for Project Aware from both donations and other fund raising events. This is an inportant cause and even the smallest donation can help make a difference.

Conservation begins with understanding the need to protect waters necessary for life. Each year Project AWARE (www.projectaware.org) introduces a new public awareness and education campaign to address environmental issues and involve individuals in solutions. Project AWARE also teaches enthusiasts how to sustainably interact with aquatic resources and apply these skills to conservation.

Future generations can inherit thriving aquatic resources if we act now. There are many ways to become involved on an individual and community level that will effect the health of our global environment. Whether you volunteer for a Project AWARE beach or underwater cleanup, coordinate a mooring buoy installation, support improved conservation management or share your love for the underwater world with community leaders and friends – you can participate in solutions.

Coral reefs need our serious attention. Termed the "rainforests of the sea", coral reefs are home to one of every four marine species and are vital to maintaining the biological diversity of ocean ecosystems. Existing for over 200 million years, these ecosystems are the oldest most productive on earth. Aside from their environmental importance, coral reefs are extremely important to local economies, tourism, fishing industries, human health and more. Yet we are suffering the loss of this vast resource at an alarming rate. Scientists estimate approximately 25% of the world's coral reefs are already destroyed. If current trends continue, we risk losing this resource entirely within the next 30-50 years. But the situation isn't hopeless. There is still so much we can do to preserve these colorful undersea gardens for future generations

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Project AWARE will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support,

Dazzler, Ian, Simon and all the team at London Scuba