You’re diving and you’ve just come across an animal you’ve never seen before; the most colourful critter with intricate patterns that doesn’t seem part of this world. What is your first instinct? You bring your camera up to your face to try and snap a photo of it so you can show it to your … Read more
Nestled in the heart of Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, Slow Dive – Casa Chihuahua stands out as a beacon of sustainable diving in the Dominican Republic. As a Green Fins Top 10 Member and PADI Eco Center, they showcase how environmental commitment can be seamlessly integrated into their operations. Through their exemplary practices and conservation initiatives, … Read more
For five remarkable decades, Divers Den has stood as a paragon of exceptional dive experiences and an unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, let’s delve into their journey as a leading PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Eco Dive Centre and a Green Fins Member, a true pioneer setting the benchmark for sustainable diving … Read more
Written by Dom Wyszogrodzki (Green Fins Jordan assessor) The sun’s just beginning to rise over Aqaba, painting the Red Sea in fiery hues of orange and gold. There’s something magical about mornings here. Maybe it’s the promise of a day spent among the coral reefs, or perhaps it’s knowing that you’re part of a bigger … Read more
If you are reading this post, then you are most likely hoping that your operation (dive centre, snorkelling business, or liveaboard) will meet the criteria of external eco recognition, such as the PADI Eco Center, to help your operation stand out from the crowd and have your sustainable efforts recognised. In a recent Reef-World survey, … Read more
It’s a tough time to be around coral reefs. In 2023, a terrifying amount of coral bleaching was reported in the Caribbean, then spreading to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and by April 2024, in all regions of the world where warm water coral exists. When this happens, it becomes known as a global … Read more
As the world grapples with the devastating effects of the 4th global coral bleaching event, The Reef-World Foundation has developed the Green Fins Global Coral Bleaching Response Toolkit. This comprehensive resource aims to provide guidance on how the diving and snorkelling industry — the frontline guardians of our reefs, can play a pivotal role in … Read more
Dive Ninja Expeditions, a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Center in Baja California Sur, was built with sustainability and conservation as the core pillars of its business. They aim to set a higher standard, evident in all their activities. They believe that by trying to create a higher standard in dive tourism, the rest … Read more
Commencing with the 2024 Green Fins Award The Reef-World Foundation, as the global coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative, commenced this significant event by honouring the top-performing Green Fins operations worldwide with the prestigious Green Fins Award 2024. Ceningan Divers in Indonesia and Evolution Beach and Dive Resort in Malapascua, Philippines were … Read more
Thanks to popular demand, the Sustainable Diving Think Tank workshop, chaired by The Reef-World Foundation and the UN Environment Programme, hosted by Underwater360, was back at ADEX Singapore 2024! This is the sixth time Reef-World has organised this event at the largest and longest-running dive consumer and trade show in Asia. Chloe Harvey, Executive Director … Read more
