Covid-19 – Green Fins Update from The Reef-World Foundation
In light of recent developments regarding #Covid19, here is an update from JJ Harvey, Director of The Reef-World Foundation (international coordinator of Green Fins):
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Protect Your Business with Responsible Marine Tourism
Scuba divers and snorkellers are vital guardians of the fragile and beautiful underwater world. Tour operators and agents can give customers a higher quality of experience by sharing these easy environmental Green Fins guidelines before they even go away.
Environmental Standards for Diving and Snorkelling in Egypt Now Available Nationwide
The Reef-World Foundation and Chamber of Diving & Watersports (CDWS) are pleased to announce Green Fins – a UN Environment Programme initiative which provides the world’s only internationally recognised standards for diving and snorkelling – has now been expanded to be available to all dive and snorkel operators nationwide across Egypt.
9 Things You Need to Know about (reef-safe) Sunscreen and Coral Reefs
There’s been lots of talk in the press recently about the negative effect chemical sunscreens might have on coral reefs. This has left many people with lots of questions: which chemicals are problematic, what impact do they have and, if I can’t wear sunscreen, how can I stop myself getting burned? Here, we’ve digested the latest news and science around potentially harmful sunscreen so you don’t have to (unless you really want to!).
Top Tips for Creating a Successful Ocean Conservation Fundraising Campaign
Ready to start fundraising but not sure where to start? Here some top tips to help you raise as much as possible.
TUI Care Foundation and Reef-World empower Youth Ambassadors in the Dominican Republic
The TUI Care Foundation and The Reef-World Foundation are launching an initiative to help protect coral reefs in the Dominican Republic.
Demonstrating Marine Conservation Success in the “Village of Coral” – Okinawa, Japan, December 2019
This December, Chloe and I visited Onna Village in Okinawa. Globally renowned for its marine sports, Onna Village recognises its coral reefs as the treasure of the island and has been working to protect them for many years. Despite this, the island’s corals are dying because of the effects of global warming and the village has recognised the need to do more to prevent further damage… and they’re already well underway with their efforts.
The Sunscreen Interview: Caudalie
The team at Reef-World – which coordinates the Green Fins initiative globally in partnership with the UN Environment Programme – caught up with Caudalie to find out more about reef-safe sunscreen.
How to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint While Travelling
People around the world are becoming more aware of the issues around single-use plastic and how to reduce their plastic footprint in day to day life. But what about while travelling? On the road, it can feel even more difficult to reduce your plastic use. But, with a bit of planning, it can be done. And even if everyone made just a few small changes to their plastic consumption, it could have a big impact on the environment.
Reef-World Launches Environmental Scholarship for Deserving Dive Guides
The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of the UN Environment’s Green Fins initiative – and Paralenz are proud to announce the launch of a scholarship campaign to help scuba diving guides receive vital environmental certification.
