Do you want to play a key role in protecting our precious marine environment? Then become a BSAC Marine Champion!
Launched last year, the BSAC Marine Champions initiative has grown into a club-wide group of members committed to supporting their club’s diving and snorkelling with an environmental purpose plans. And we’d like more Marine Champions to join us.
BSAC is now inviting more members to become the dedicated volunteer Marine Champion (aged 18 or over) for their club and help us to spread the word about marine conservation.
As a new member, being a Marine Champion has been a positive way to make an active contribution to my club. I also feel I’m part of a bigger picture of people championing our marine life. Sarah Burgess, Marine Champion - Staffordshire SAC
What is a Marine Champion?
As a Marine Champion you will become your club’s lead in the delivery of BSAC’s marine environment initiatives, such as underwater litter picks, beach cleans and marine environment surveys. You will also be encouraged to devise and deliver your club’s own marine conservation plans and promote diving and snorkelling with an environmental purpose. And, as part of BSAC’s worldwide network of Marine Champions, you will be part of a positive wave of change for the protection of our precious marine environment.
Read more about the role of a BSAC Marine Champion. You can also check out our Marine Champion FAQs.
Our Marine Champions will be part of a positive wave for change, not just in preserving the marine environment, but also in helping divers and snorkellers to experience the fulfilment of diving with a purpose. Katherine Knight, Chair of BSAC’s Environment Group
Does this sound like you?
Then get onboard as your club’s Marine Champion!
To apply to become a BSAC Marine Champion, you need to be aged 18 or over and a member of a 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.
Some knowledge or experience in marine conservation is desirable, although enthusiasm and commitment are just as important. Relevant support and additional training can be made available to ensure all of BSAC’s Marine Champions thrive in their new role.
Please note: BSAC is looking for one Marine Champion per club. Before applying to become a Marine Champion, you will also need to get the endorsement of your club’s committee. If you have any questions about the initiative, please email the Marine Champions team at marinechampions@bsac.com
For more information on the Marine Champions initiative and to apply, go to bsac.com/marinechampions
BSAC would like to thank Sea-Changers for their grant support for the Marine Champions initiative.
