Impact beneath the surface
Every dive, scholarship, and mentorship adds up. Here's how your support turns into real outcomes for divers, scientists, and the waters they protect.
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Real people, real outcomes
"The scholarship covered my certification and gear. Now I'm leading cleanups and mentoring new divers myself."
"My mentor helped me turn a hobby into a career in marine science. I came back to mentor the next group."
"Together we removed over two tons of debris from local reefs in a single season."
Exploration that protects what it studies
We support scientific and cultural research and contribute to the preservation of maritime heritage — from monitoring marine sanctuaries with NOAA to honoring sacred sites.
Henrietta Marie Pilgrimage 2026
In Key West, Black divers and leaders from Underwater Adventure Seekers and Diving With a Purpose joined Stanford University anthropologist Dr. Ayana Omilade Flewellen and NOAA to visit the underwater memorial marker of the Henrietta Marie (sank 1700), conduct scientific monitoring, perform submerged oral histories, and hold a libation ceremony at the Higgs Beach African Refugee Cemetery.
The Henrietta Marie Pilgrimage, day by day
Key West, Florida Stanford University · NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Arrival & Orientation
The expedition team of Black divers, scientists, and elders gathers in Key West under the leadership of UAS President Michael Philip Davenport and Master Instructor Jay Haigler for safety briefings, gear checks, and an opening grounding circle.
- Check-in & gear inspectionCrew assembles dive tanks, underwater cameras, and sanctuary monitoring equipment.
- Safety & sanctuary protocolsReview of NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary guidelines.
- Opening circle & ancestral groundingGrounding ceremony honoring the history and legacy of the Henrietta Marie voyage.
Where your support goes
We're committed to clear, accountable use of every dollar — directed to training, scholarships, and stewardship.
In their words
"UAS Divers Foundation gave me a pathway I didn't know existed. I'm now a certified diver and a citizen scientist."
"Their commitment to safety and access is unmatched. Our students grew in confidence and capability."
"Donating here feels tangible — you can see exactly how it trains the next generation of stewards."
Your donation creates measurable impact
Fund training, scholarships, and stewardship that change who gets to explore and protect the underwater world.