Responsibility of the individual diver
Save our reefs
one dive at a time!
SCUBA diving gives us the huge privilege of having a direct interaction with the marine environment. Every time we dive in we expose ourselves to the unknown, and though we may have some expectations in mind, it is that element of surprise, the uniqueness of each dive and our appreciation of the underwater world that keeps us going back.
As divers we are able to see first-hand the changes our oceans are going through. Marine debris, overfishing and climate change have direct effects on marine ecosystems and equally on our diving experience. Have you ever thought of the risks to the environment posed by the diving industry? These impacts may not be as
grave as some of the issues listed above, but with over one million newly certified divers each year the industry is growing fast. Fortunately, most of us want to continue to enjoy the sights and sounds of coral reefs around the world, and through initiatives like Green Fins there is lots of guidance available for us to become role models for sustainable tourism.
Together the diving and snorkelling community can come together to save our reefs by creating a demand for sustainable diving. We do have control over many relevant decisions that can lessen that impact. Take your diving experience one step further and be an environmentally conscious diver!
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