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How (and why) to Make Reusable Tank Caps

As a diver, there’s nothing more disheartening than the sight of plastic or other man-made debris taking over our favourite sites. Yet, despite many efforts to move away from single-use plastics or reduce hazardous chemicals from entering the sea – such switching to reef-safe sunscreens or making eco-friendly cleaning products – many dive operators don’t … Read more

Green Fins Materials now Available in Bahasa Malaysia

The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of Green Fins – and Reef Check Malaysia are pleased to announce that Bahasa Malaysia-speaking dive and snorkel operators can now benefit from environmental resources in their first language.  The Green Fins programme is resuming in the country after a pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The newly … Read more

Reef-World Launches Green Fins Environmental Best Practice for Snorkellers

First Green Fins material focused on guidelines for snorkellers The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – has launched a new poster on Green Fins Environmental Best Practice for Snorkellers. These guidelines help marine tourism operators inform their guests about environmental best practices while snorkelling in an … Read more