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Wooden shark sculpture and shells souvenirs

Green Fins Code of Conduct: Marine Souvenirs

31 Oct 2021 by The Reef-World Foundation

“Prohibit the sale or display of corals, shells and other marine life souvenirs.” To many of your divers, marine souvenirs – whether picked out of the sand or purchased in a shop – are a harmless reminder of the places they’ve visited, above and below the surface. Career divers on the other hand are often … Read more

Tags Diving best practice, eco-friendly products, Shell jewellery, Shell souvenirs, Shells, Souvenirs

Sunscreen Infographic

1 Apr 202430 Sep 2020 by The Reef-World Foundation
Tags Chemical suncream alternatives, Chemical sunscreen alternatives, eco-friendly products, Reef-safe suncream, Reef-safe sunscreen, SPF, Suncream, Sunscreen

Plastics Checklist (Divers)

14 Feb 202230 Sep 2020 by The Reef-World Foundation
Tags Beach cleanup, Cleanups, eco-friendly products, Plastic alternatives, Recycling, Single-use plastic, Trash, Trash cans, Trash management

No Toxic Sunscreen Poster

11 Dec 202330 Sep 2020 by The Reef-World Foundation
Tags Chemical suncream alternatives, Chemical sunscreen alternatives, eco-friendly products, Reef-safe suncream, Reef-safe sunscreen, Suncream, Sunscreen

Non-Toxic Cleaning (Clean & Green) Recipe

21 Nov 202330 Sep 2020 by The Reef-World Foundation
Tags Chemical cleaning alternatives, Cleaner, Cleaning, Cleaning products, Disinfecting, DIY, DIY solutions, eco-friendly products, Toxic cleaning products

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