One of PSS Worldwide's objectives is the protection of the environment and the fragile marine ecosystem. In order to meet this objective the PSS project WED ("Water - Environment - Divers") was created as an interaction between divers and the environment. The project consists of a synergy of actions aimed at benifitting the underwater environment.
In particular PSS resolves to:
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motivate and make course students aware, through texts and programs, of the respectful behaviour to assume in the environment in which they are a guest;
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teach students the skills and the rules to follow so they may become integrated with the evironment and therefore not damage it or alter the delicate balance in any way;
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sponsor accredited non-profit making scientific research projects that are able to make important contributions to the environment;
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collaborate with agencies and institutions to protect the environment;
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encourage initiatives and events that support environmental protection;
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teach PSS professionals notions of marine ecology so that they are updated and aware of the important arguments regarding all aspects of the marine environment.
The personal commitment of all PSS professionals is just as important for instilling respect into the diving public regarding the marine environment and the need to protect it. Organizing a local event to promote environmental awareness (for instance, cleaning up a beach) is without doubt extremely worthwhile but more than anything else it is the small everyday actions (such as carrying a net bag on a dive to pick up any garbage, such as plastic bottles or cans) that are important. These gestures are important in training future divers to become nature lovers!