The role of a BSAC Marine Champion is an important one.
You’ll not just be helping your club members get more enjoyment and fulfilment out of their club experiences, but you will be inspiring and instigating positive action for ocean health.
BSAC’s network of Marine Champions are all volunteers aged 18 or over who are passionate about diving with an environmental purpose and can spread the word about marine conservation.
While some knowledge or experience in marine conservation is desirable, enthusiasm and commitment are just as important. Relevant support and additional BSAC training is available to ensure all our Marine Champions thrive in their exciting new role.
As a BSAC Marine Champion, you will be asked to:
- Work closely with your club members, Branch Officers and BSAC’s Environment Committee.
- Attend online Marine Champion meet-ups, updates and training events.
- Coordinate marine conservation activities such as underwater litter picks, beach cleans, seagrass and oyster surveys within your club.
- Develop and lead on your own club’s ‘in-house’ marine conservation projects.
- Share your marine environment project successes.
- Support your club to get involved in BSAC’s wider marine environment messaging and associated campaigns.
For more information on the role and how it can work within your club, check out our Marine Champions Information Pack.
Interested? Then apply now to become a Marine Champion!
We are looking for one Marine Champion per BSAC club. While it is anticipated that many Marine Champions will be active diving members, this is not essential. Marine Champions could equally be snorkelling members or non-diving club members.
To apply to become a BSAC Marine Champion, you need to be:
- Aged 18 or over
- A member of a BSAC club (diving, snorkelling, UK-based or overseas)
Important: before applying to become a Marine Champion, you will need to get the endorsement of your club’s committee. Check out our FAQs for more guidance.
Apply now – complete our MARINE CHAMPION REGISTRATION FORM
If you have any questions about the initiative, please email the Marine Champions Team at marinechampions@bsac.com
