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
Florida, April 15th 2026 — SDI (Scuba Diving International), along with its family of brands under International Training, is proud to announce its official endorsement and recognition of the Green Fins environmental standards. This strategic partnership with The Reef-World Foundation—the international coordinators of Green Fins—marks a major milestone in SDI’s commitment to protecting the underwater … Read more
Foundations for Transboundary Partnerships Established as Green Fins Initiative Demonstrates up to 47% Decrease in Environmental Risks to Reefs BALI, INDONESIA – 17 March 2026 – Following a high-level regional workshop at the Coral Triangle Center in February, 50 delegates from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia are moving … 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 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
Green Fins initiative in Jordan achieves 51% reduction in threats to Aqaba Marine Reserve AQABA, Jordan – Green Fins, the internationally recognised standard for sustainable diving and snorkelling, is delivering measurable environmental benefits to Jordan’s precious coral ecosystems. In just its second year of implementation, the programme has achieved a remarkable 51% reduction in threats … Read more
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
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
