CORAL REEF DIVING IS AN ALL-TIME FAVORITE TO MOST SCUBA DIVERS. BUT LIKE IT OR NOT, SCUBA DIVERS ARE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WORLD’S CORAL REEFS.
Scientific evidence shows that divers are directly and/or indirectly responsible for damaging the reef life with some of their thoughtless behaviors.
Not to say that all divers are harming reef life intentionally. But due to some divers’ lack of proper training, it is done unknowingly at times.
Coral reef diving possesses some unique challenges compared to other methods of diving.
A diver needs to have a passion and affection for nature when diving on a coral reef.
Coral reefs are not solely beautiful colored rocks in the sea. They are living organisms that need extreme care and attention. …show more content…
Firmly obey guidelines of safe diving.
Take respectful attitudes for coral-friendly diving.
DON’TS:
Don’t touch any of the corals.
Don’t let your body come into contact with corals.
Don’t let your diving equipment hang loose. Secure all equipment so nothing bumps into the corals.
Don’t pollute the water with anything.
Don’t break of or take any pieces of the corals.
BECOME AN IDEAL CORAL REEF DIVER
It doesn’t require a great deal of effort to become a sensitive and technically sound coral reef diver. Possessing the willingness and strong determination toward saving nature is all that’s needed.
Proper training during scuba courses can also help to a great extent. Divers must become reef-friendly by being properly trained, lessening negative impact on coral reefs.
Buoyancy control, movement underwater, breathing control, etc. are all requirements for being a reef-friendly diver. Everyone can become model coral reef divers and inspire others, taking pride in the help, protection, and conservation of the coral reefs.
An ideal reef diver has perfect buoyancy skills - Credit: Rich CareyAn ideal reef diver has perfect buoyancy skills – Credit: Rich
Scientific evidence shows that divers are directly and/or indirectly responsible for damaging the reef life with some of their thoughtless behaviors.
Not to say that all divers are harming reef life intentionally. But due to some divers’ lack of proper training, it is done unknowingly at times.
Coral reef diving possesses some unique challenges compared to other methods of diving.
A diver needs to have a passion and affection for nature when diving on a coral reef.
Coral reefs are not solely beautiful colored rocks in the sea. They are living organisms that need extreme care and attention. …show more content…
Firmly obey guidelines of safe diving.
Take respectful attitudes for coral-friendly diving.
DON’TS:
Don’t touch any of the corals.
Don’t let your body come into contact with corals.
Don’t let your diving equipment hang loose. Secure all equipment so nothing bumps into the corals.
Don’t pollute the water with anything.
Don’t break of or take any pieces of the corals.
BECOME AN IDEAL CORAL REEF DIVER
It doesn’t require a great deal of effort to become a sensitive and technically sound coral reef diver. Possessing the willingness and strong determination toward saving nature is all that’s needed.
Proper training during scuba courses can also help to a great extent. Divers must become reef-friendly by being properly trained, lessening negative impact on coral reefs.
Buoyancy control, movement underwater, breathing control, etc. are all requirements for being a reef-friendly diver. Everyone can become model coral reef divers and inspire others, taking pride in the help, protection, and conservation of the coral reefs.
An ideal reef diver has perfect buoyancy skills - Credit: Rich CareyAn ideal reef diver has perfect buoyancy skills – Credit: Rich