" Today, we have the extraordinary opportunity
to become the actors for change to a fair and sustainable world.

Our association has committed itself to this fight
for our future with the International Guidelines for the Responsible Diver. »

Albert FALCO - Honorary President.

« Our association's Life, its Freedom of Expression
and Action relies on you.

Give to our future generations the wonders of wild life, the emotion of meeting with dolphins and whales. »

François Sarano, Founder President

Longitude 181 NATURE
is an association founded by François Sarano and Vincent Ohl in 2002. Its Honorary President is Albert Falco, former head diver and captain
of theCalypso.

The goal of our association is to discover nature, to meet people and their traditions. It wants to show the extraordinary cultural and biological
diversity of the world, so that tomorrow everyone can enjoy the treasures of our planet in a fair and sustainable way.

Our association's philosophy and actions take root in an incredible hands on experience : over 40 years of travelling, meeting people and
exploring the globe.

. The International Guidelines for The Responsible Diver :
.Launched in 2002, they have been adopted by many federations and diving schools, the world over. Edited in 20 languages, the aim of the
Guidelines is to have everyone ask themselves how to better preserve and share our Oceans Wealth.

. The International Guide of Eco-Responsible Diving Centers :
.In 2012, for the tenth anniversary of the International Guidelines for The Responsible Diver, Longitude 181 Nature will publish the International
Guide of Eco-Responsible Diving Centers, backed by the experience of our Ambassador Diving Centers network.

. The « Together against Sea Waste » campaign :
.Its goal : Increase awareness of sea users and federate individual actions in order for behaviors to evolve.
.A Day of Action : The 8th of June, on the World Ocean Day.

. The Shark's Protection campaign :
Started in 2003, based on petitions filled out by an outstanding network of sympathizers.

. 1st success in 2007 : French Polynesia, with the largest marine territory in the world, banned sharks fins trade, it listed sharks
as a protected species, and committed itself to the creation of sanctuaries
. 2nd success in 2009, in Europe with Shark Alliance : the adoption of the European Plan of Action for Sharks, which strengthens the
ban on fining.
. On going campaign in New Caledonia : The listing of sharks as a protected species, in the Exclusive Economic Area.