SUSTAINABLE DIVING

Did you know?

1 %
on land

80% of trash in the ocean is from land-based sources, including individuals, industry and improper waste management/infrastructure.

1
trillion pieces

The 5 most common items found in coastal cleanups around the world are all single-use plastics. They are: plastic cigarette butts, food wrappers, plastic beverage bottles, plastic bottle caps, and plastic straws and drink stirrers.

1
years

It’s estimated that by the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish (by weight).

How you can help...

IN THE WATER

  • Buoyancy control; keeps you from touching the coral and marine life
  • Tucking; make it a pre-diving ritual
  • No touchy; upsets ecosystem
  • DON’T FEED THE FISH
  • Sunscreen; reef friendly
  • Clean your kit
  • Carry a mesh bag for garbage

ON THE LAND

  • Organize clean-ups
  • Be a sustainable shopper; use cloth bags
  • Avoid single use plastic (this alone would have a HUGE impact)
  • Raise awareness for ocean conservation
  • DON’T PURCHASE OCEAN RELICS
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle
  • Think globally, act locally

"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."

At our dive shop we are committed to positively impacting our environment.

It can feel like a huge undertaking, but with small, sustainable choices, we can greatly reduce the negative impact we have on the environment.