Four tips for planning a sustainable diving holiday

According to the UN Environment Program,

"It is estimated that 88 per cent of divers make harmful contact with the reef at least once during a dive from trampling and kicking coral with fins, and destructive boat anchorage, especially if you dive with a company that is not environmentally responsible. Such damage makes corals less likely to survive other stressors: overfishing, plastic debris, run-off from land containing pollutants, coral disease outbreaks and bleaching.

Ecotourism, when done correctly, can create positive environmental and social impact, shows the Reef-World Foundation, the international coordinator of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Green Fins Initiative. The Green Fins initiative aims to protect coral reefs through environmentally friendly guidelines that promote a sustainable diving and snorkelling industry."

This report are best practice tips recommended by the Reef-World Foundation about planning a sustainable diving holiday when choosing to visit coastal locations.