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The Sustainability Interview: Evolution Malapascua

22 Nov 202315 Nov 2023 by The Reef-World Foundation

To find out more about what it’s like to be involved in the Green Fins programme, we spoke to Matt Reed from Evolution, Malapascua, which has been a member since 2014.

Tags environmental courses, Managing guests, Philippines, Responsible boat practices, Single-use plastic, Underwater cleanup Leave a comment
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How are Green Fins Members Working on Sustainability During Lockdown?

5 Aug 202126 May 2020 by The Reef-World Foundation

Despite current travel restrictions, many Green Fins members are taking this time to work on aspects of their sustainability policies. Here are just a few examples.

Tags Cleanups, environmental courses, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Trash 4 Comments
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Taking Conservation Action During the COVID-19 Crisis

5 Jun 202325 May 2020 by The Reef-World Foundation

The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – is calling for the dive industry to keep sustainability high on its agenda during the COVID-19 crisis.

Tags Cleanups, environmental courses, hazardous chemicals, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Trash
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The Sustainability Interview: Bali Scuba

13 Nov 20205 May 2020 by The Reef-World Foundation

To get some more insight into what it’s like to be a Green Fins member, we chatted to Virginie Casse from Bali Scuba in Sanur which joined the programme in 2019.

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