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on the ground, or under the water. When Green Fins staff inform management of these issues,

they are quick to make a change but it takes the Green Fins assessment process to point these things out in the first place.

Divers and dive centres alike can make huge changes without being members of Green Fins. It just takes a moment to stand back from the madness, observe what is happening, and look at what you can do to reduce your negative impact upon the environment. The best bit is, solutions are often as simple as installing an ashtray on your boat! Collectively the millions of divers visiting these reefs can have a huge positive influence. Go to www.greenfins.net to see just how simple it is and get some free downloads while you’re there.

The global environment is becoming more and more unstable due to climate change and our coral reefs are under increasing pressure from the expanding tourism industry. They need to be as healthy and resilient as ever to face future inevitable threats. Do your bit and dive the right way. Dive the Green Fins way!

The Reef-World Foundation

www.reef-world.org

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