Scuba diving into the underwater world is a privilege and a wonder. Did you know that with a few small efforts on your part you can make a difference to the health and wellbeing of the oceans reefs and marine life? Let’s look at what you can do to be a more eco-friendly diver. You can use these tips and actions in Bonaire and everywhere else you dive.
5 ECO-FRIENDLY DIVE ACTIVITIES
Choose to dive with eco-conscious operators: Look for dive shops and boats that support reef restoration or clean up projects.
Use reef safe sunscreens: You want to avoid a list of harmful chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate. Look for mineral-based options that contain UV-blocking ingredients like oxide and titanium dioxide.
Help out: There are beach cleanups and coral restoration projects you can get involved in. Ocean conservation is essential for healthy marine habitats.
Look but don’t touch: When diving, don’t touch marine life, just watch and observe.
Practice your buoyancy: Avoid touching any delicate corals or marine life by mastering your buoyancy and watch your fins to make sure you don’t kick anything.
These are all activities you can do that will make a difference to help protect marine habitats for future generations. You can also help when you’re not diving by not using single use plastics such as disposable water bottles, supporting marine conservation efforts and encouraging other people to be eco-friendly divers.