Snorkelling best practice

SDI Endorses Green Fins To Achieve International World Class Standards in Environmentally Responsible Scuba Diving

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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

Southeast Asian Nations Align to Improve Ecotourism Standards and Protect $24.7B Blue Economy

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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

Sea the Change: What we Learned About Sustainable Snorkelling

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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

How to be an underwater eco explorer: A Guide to Sustainable Snorkelling

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There is nothing quite like the feeling of gliding over a coral reef, with the sun on your back, and a kaleidoscope of marine life below. The sensation of floating in another world is priceless — but if you’re not careful, it can be costly to the precious ecosystems you are visiting. With 40% of … Read more

Reef-World Launches Green Fins Environmental Best Practice for Snorkellers

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First Green Fins material focused on guidelines for snorkellers The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – has launched a new poster on Green Fins Environmental Best Practice for Snorkellers. These guidelines help marine tourism operators inform their guests about environmental best practices while snorkelling in an … Read more

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