This summer, we had the privilege of partnering with several incredible adaptive dive organizations, including Barrier Free Divers, Camp Open Seas, Adapt‑Able Dive Foundation, and Diveheart, to make ocean education more inclusive and accessible. Thanks to support from our Oceans for All initiative, students from these organizations took part in immersive marine science programs that brought learning to life, both in and out of the water.
Participants visited the brand new REEF Ocean Exploration Center for hands-on classroom activities, including lionfish dissections, dry fish ID surveys, and tours of our reef sculpture and interactive displays. They learned to recognize key fish families and understand their different ecological roles and behaviors through presentations, teamwork, and tangible exploration.
Armed with their new knowledge, dive slates, and buddy teams, they took the the water to identify everything from elusive Redlip Blennies to massive Goliath Groupers. These dives were the perfect way to end days filled with learning, and marked the beginning of many students’ journeys into citizen science and ocean stewardship.
Oceans for All provides scholarships, outreach, and programming to increase access to marine conservation, and reflects our continued commitment to breaking down barriers in marine conservation, offering educational experiences that are engaging, adaptive, and open to all. We’re very thankful to our partners and supporters, as well as the inspiring students who remind us that the ocean truly belongs to everyone.