Whale sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas received highest protections at the most recent CITES Conference of the Parties. Here's what that says about the future of ocean protection.

PADI AWARE aims to collect 20,000 signatures from divers, instructors, operators and ocean advocates urging decision-makers to enact stronger protections for sharks and rays during CITES CoP20.

Sharks may be fierce predators, but they're also among the most misunderstood animals, often portrayed as mindless killers. This project aims to dispel that myth through art and education.