Urgent Appeal: The Reef-World Foundation Requires Your Support
The Reef-World Foundation, a UK-based marine conservation charity, is inviting divers from around the world to take part in its latest survey to review materials related to sustainable diving practices [1]. As the global implementer of the UN Environment's Green Fins initiative, Reef-World is dedicated to promoting eco-friendly diving and snorkeling [2].
The Green Fins initiative is an internationally recognized program that sets standards for sustainable diving and snorkeling to minimise environmental impact on coral reefs and marine ecosystems. It focuses on reducing threats such as diver contact with coral, anchoring damage, chemical discharge, waste pollution, and the sale of marine life [3][4].
Divers can contribute to Green Fins in several ways. By choosing to dive with accredited operators who follow strict environmental guidelines, adhering to responsible diving behaviors, participating in education sessions, using reef-safe products, and supporting conservation activities [1][2][3]. Divers can also get involved in hands-on conservation activities like reef monitoring, coral restoration, and citizen science projects facilitated by Green Fins partners.
Green Fins offers practical, low-cost alternatives to harmful practices such as anchoring, fish feeding, and chemical pollution, making it an effective conservation management approach that leads to measurable reductions in negative environmental impacts associated with the marine tourism industry [5].
Dive and snorkel operators interested in joining the Green Fins initiative can find the membership application form on their official website [6]. Green Fins encourages and empowers members of the diving industry to reduce pressures on coral reefs and make them healthier and more resilient to climate change [7].
For more information about the Green Fins initiative, visit the Reef-World Foundation's website at www.reef-world.org or Green Fins' website at https://www.greenfins.net/. You can also follow Green Fins on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay updated on their latest news and initiatives.
By supporting Green Fins, divers help to make sustainable diving the social norm and contribute to the protection of marine ecosystems worldwide.
[1] https://form.jotform.com/Reef_World/materials [2] https://www.greenfins.net/how-to-join [3] [4] [5] Information provided by Reef-World Foundation [6] https://www.greenfins.net/how-to-join [7] Information provided by Reef-World Foundation
