When most of us think about marine conservation, our minds instantly go to tropical coral reefs, white sand beaches and warm turquoise water all year around. But in the historic waters of Kingston, Ontario in Canada, Martine Roux and her team at Neptune & Salacia Diving Inc are proving that local freshwater ecosystems deserve just as much … Read more
Tucked away on the tip of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula, Cozumel is a sleepy island which blends tropical beauty, underwater majesty and vibrant Mexican culture. In the very centre of the main town, San Miguel, you will find Maple Leaf Scuba, an independent dive shop founded in 2016. It has grown from a one-person operation to … Read more
Sustainability in the dive industry is evolving. What was once driven by individual efforts, clean-ups, pledges, and internal policies is now guided by structured, growing global frameworks that bring consistency across the sector. Green Fins has played a key role in that shift, offering a practical approach to improving environmental performance across marine tourism. The … Read more
Today we are taking you to Zürich, Switzerland, famed as a global centre for banking and finance, to learn about a dive operator making waves in the sustainable marine tourism industry. Building on a 50-year legacy as the oldest dive operator in Switzerland, TSK expanded its reach by opening the Zürich branch in 2017. With … Read more
In the currents of Komodo, safety and sustainability required a human solution, not just a spreadsheet. Have you ever pulled up to a bucket-list dive site, looked around at the flotilla of other boats, and felt your hopes sink? When a site is this crowded, you know your dive is likely to be filled with … Read more
In Tala Bay, just off Aqaba on the Jordanian coast, a unique diving experience is provided by the Deep Blue Dive Center. If you take the plunge with this Green Fins Certified Gold Member, you will have the chance to explore one of the most stunning parts of the Red Sea, rich with marine life, … Read more
On the shores of Saltstraumen, Norway, Borghild and Fredric of NORD&NE prepare to plunge into the world’s strongest tidal current. Located just north of the Arctic Circle, the two owners of NORD&NE work alongside nature’s most powerful forces — where maelstroms can create whirlpools up to ten metres wide that reach 40km/hour. Despite these formidable … Read more
One of the many ways we can enjoy and experience the magic of the ocean is through snorkelling — it’s easily accessible, efficient and much cheaper than other marine tourism activities available. According to the Business Diving Institute, there are 20 million snorkellers worldwide — that’s the size of the Netherlands’ entire population! This incredible … Read more
In the turquoise waters of Mauritius, one Green Fins Member and PADI Eco Center is proving that the best conservation stories start with people, not just policies. A Wedding That Changed Everything Picture this: 20,000 fishermen across Mauritius stopping their daily routines to watch a wedding video. Not just any wedding — Bernard’s wedding. Bernard, … Read more
Nestled in the heart of Indonesia’s renowned Bunaken National Marine Park, Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort represents the perfect harmony between luxury and sustainability. As a proud Green Fins member, this exceptional eco-friendly dive resort has embraced comprehensive environmental practices that protect the pristine waters they call home. From innovative waste management systems to community engagement … Read more
