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:
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Practice buoyancy control and photography skills away from the reef
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Ensure gauges, regulators and other equipment are secured and do not drag over reefs
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Avoid stirring up sediment by keeping your distance
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Hold on to rock or dead coral if you need to hold onto something
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Respect marine life and shoot photographs without altering or disturbing the environment
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Practice advanced finning techniques (e.g. finning backwards, pivot finning and frog kicks) to avoid causing damage to reefs
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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:
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T ouch or step on coral
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Feed the fish
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Litter
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Wear gloves
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Chase, touch, spear or capture any marine life
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Place cameras on reefs or move marine life to capture a better shot
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Collect marine life souvenirs from the beach or ocean – you may be breaking the law