7 Reasons Why Beach and Underwater Cleanups are Powerful
Marine debris is a man-made problem, which means we can also be the ones that solve it. Find out why cleanups are powerful.
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Dahab, a Small Town with a Priceless Underwater Treasure
The Dahab diving community is on a mission to protect its area of the Red Sea. The good news is that the marine conservation movement is growing, with more and more people becoming aware of the urgency to protect our marine ecosystems. The not so good news is that there is still a long way … Read more
A Dive Pro’s Guide To Sunscreen & Coral Reefs
We’ve all heard it before: Sunscreen is no good for coral reefs. But when the sun is shining and your divers are understandably wanting to protect their skin, is it even possible to keep yourself, your divers and your office safe and healthy at the same time? The good news is you can help your guests to be sun … Read more
Reef-World Launches Green Fins Crown-of-Thorns Sea Star Cleanup Guidelines
New guidance helping marine tourism operators conduct Crown-of-Thorns sea star (COTS) cleanups in an environmentally friendly way The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – has launched new guidelines to help dive and snorkel operators assess when to conduct Crown-of-Thorns sea star (COTS) cleanups and how to … Read more
Plastic Checklist for a Coral-Friendly Business
As countries are slowly opening up for tourism again we have to keep safe travelling in mind as well as do our part to protect the environment. There’s one thing everyone can do, collectively or individually, to reduce single-plastic use in tourism. We all know by now that plastics are terrible for the environment and … Read more
Scuba Divers Can Now Become Environmentally Certified Through Green Fins
Improving environmental standards is critical because 70% of divers contact the reef while diving and 36% are unaware of doing so The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of Green Fins – is pleased to announce the launch of the new Green Fins Diver e-Course. This new online course is designed to help recreational divers … Read more
Green Fins Vietnam: The Story so Far
The Green Fins programme is implemented by Reef-World and the UN Environment Programme in several different countries around the world. In each active country, their national team has a slightly different sustainability journey. With demand for Green Fins membership around the world booming – particularly in light of how important sustainability will be in tourism’s … Read more
Alternatives to Anchoring
Did you know that even the most careful drop of an anchor can cause devastation to coral reefs and other marine environments? Yet, anchor damage to coral colonies is a problem all over the world. The good news? Damage caused by anchoring can be easily avoided! By following best practice guidance and using alternatives to anchoring … Read more
What Impact Does Anchoring Have on Marine Environments?
Across our planet, our coral reefs face a barrage of threats. From the sweeping impact of climate change to the smaller scale damage caused by localised stressors, like careless diving practices. On top of this, anchoring can cause serious damage to corals and other marine environments like seagrass beds. Even the most careful throw of an … Read more
5 Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Feed the Fish
One of the best things about snorkelling or diving is being immersed in a world of marine life. Being surrounded by so many brightly-coloured, tropical fish is a thrilling experience. This is usually the reason why some divers and snorkellers like to feed the fish with food scraps, like rice or bread, to encourage them … Read more
