Business Ghana feature: ‘Ghana's first locally-led dive lab launches’

Business Ghana profiled our movement to empower Ghanaian youth and advance aquatic conservation:

George Amado, a PADI certified dive instructor, and Nature Environment Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) Fellow, has launched his maiden dive lab – marking a significant milestone for aquatic conservation and youth empowerment in Ghana, see video here.

The dive lab, which ran from 15–21 September, brought together Ghanaian participants for a week of immersive dive training, environmental education, and community building. The initiative aims to equip participants with essential diving skills while fostering a deeper understanding of Ghana's aquatic environments.

"I grew up along Ghana's coast, where the ocean was both a source of livelihood and wonder," says Amado. "But over the years, I watched pollution, overfishing, and other human activities degrade our waters. That sparked my curiosity and passion for marine conservation. Eventually, I trained as a diver and marine conservationist, determined to use my skills to protect our underwater ecosystems."

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