About

earthdive is a revolutionary new concept in ‘citizen science’ and a global research project for millions of recreational scuba divers.

At the heart of this unique research project is the earthdive Global Dive Log created and developed by earthdive in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme – World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and marine biologists from all over the world.

“The conservation of marine biodiversity is a vital issue of our age. By collecting valuable scientific data, earthdive’s citizen scientists will actually take part in a massive global effort to monitor and help conserve life on this planet”.

Klaus Toepfer
Former Executive-Director
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Our key objectives are:

  • To encourage divers to act as citizen scientists and record observational data for marine conservation.
  • To create a unique petition demanding action to protect the health and diversity of our oceans.
  • To create the first global database of key indicator species recorded and logged by earthdive contributors in the earthdive Global Dive Log. The database will form a unique and evolving Global Snapshot of the world’s oceans.
  • To promote responsible recreational diving through the earthdive Code of Responsible Diving.
  • To provide a network for divers, dive centres and marine conservation organisations around the world.
Chris Long MBE
chrisChristopher Long is a British humanitarian, conservationist, and entrepreneur. He is best known as the founder and Chairman of Sport Aid, a global movement that mobilised tens of millions of people to address famine and children’s rights. He later pioneered “citizen science” in the environmental sector by founding earthdive.com. Chris was honoured by the United Nations in 1986 for distinguished services in the cause of UNICEF and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his multi-decade commitment to humanity and the planet. His citation recognised his services to:
  • Sport: For mobilising global athletic participation.
  • Charity: For raising millions for famine relief and street children.
  • Marine Conservation: For his innovative use of technology and community in ocean preservation.

Chris’s amazing story ‘I Ran The World‘ is out now on Amazon Books.