7 Things Divers MUST NOT DO!

GREEN FINS Environmentally Friendly Diving and Snorkeling Practices

  Customer Do’s and Don’ts

As a Green Fins member we are committed to protecting our marine life, please help us by following these simple guidelines

  7 Things Divers Must Do :

1.   Practice buoyancy control and photography skills away from the reef 

2.   Ensure gauges, regulators and other equipment are secured and do not drag over reefs  

3.   Avoid stirring up sediment by keeping your distance

4.   Hold on to rock or dead coral if you need to hold onto something

5.   Respect marine life and shoot photographs without altering or disturbing the environment

6.   Practice advanced finning techniques (e.g. finning backwards, pivot finning and frog kicks) to avoid causing damage to reefs

7.   Support conservation and champion the best practices to ensure the sustainability of our beautiful and fragile coral reef environments

   7 Things Divers Must NOT Do :

1.     Touch or step on coral

2.     Feed the fish

3.     Litter

4.     Wear gloves

5.     Chase, touch, spear or capture any marine life

6.     Place cameras on reefs or move marine life to capture a better shot

7.     Collect marine life souvenirs from the beach or ocean – you may be breaking the law