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ECO EGYPT and Green Fins collaborate to ease the search for sustainable, environmentally-friendly diving centres across Egypt’s diverse destinations. For the first time, the ECO EGYPT Green List allows divers to view the latest Green Fins certified dive centres and liveaboards, and also provides a list of the most sustainable hotel accommodation, ecolodges and eco-friendly … Read more
Tips for dive and snorkel professionals to make corrections and guide guests towards the best environmental practice.
To reduce the pressures on coral reefs and increase the value of sustainable marine tourism The Reef-World Foundation, the Onna Village Diving Association, the local government, and Oceana are delighted to announce that Japan is now the 14th country globally to implement the Green Fins initiative – a UN Environment Programme initiative. Onna Village in … Read more
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
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
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
In November 2021, Costa Rica joined the Green Fins network as an active location, alongside 13 other countries choosing to implement the Green Fins Code of Conduct. Costa Rica is the first country on the American continent to adopt Green Fins environmental standards to reduce the threats associated with diving and snorkelling on marine ecosystems. … Read more
The rebranding of the Green Fins initiative represents its global reach and evolution for the past 18 years The Reef-World Foundation – international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – reveals the Green Fins rebrand today. The charity is introducing an updated logo and Branding & Communication Guidelines to represent the initiative’s … Read more
The only environmentally accredited online course for dive professionals gets an update with the latest news from the dive and conservation industry The Reef-World Foundation – international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – is pleased to announce the launch of the updated Green Fins Dive Guide e-Course: new contents in Green … Read more
As an underwater photographer, you have the tool to educate and inspire others to be environmental ambassadors for our ocean. So before you take your camera gear underwater, it’s important that you understand and follow the best practice guidelines.
