Press Release: Reef-World Helps ADEX Attendees Take Steps Towards Sustainability

Press Release: Reef-World Helps ADEX Attendees Take Steps Towards Sustainability

Following the success of previous events, The Reef-World Foundation - the international coordinators of Green Fins - will again be leading a series of Sustainable Diving events at ADEX Singapore (11-14 April 2019) and will be presenting the Green Fins Award to the Green Fins member with the lowest environmental impact.

BLOG: Is all environmentalism created equally?

BLOG: Is all environmentalism created equally?

It’s been nearly two years since I arrived in Philippines for the first time. Lost, confused and naively convinced to spend $40 on a taxi when there were free shuttle buses right behind me. After a life changing two months I had always hoped I’d be back. And here I am - with new goals, new skills to learn and a little bit more life experience behind me.

BLOG: Green Fins plays a part in the #BetterBoracay movement.

BLOG: Green Fins plays a part in the #BetterBoracay movement.

The Reef-World Foundation were invited to participate in the Coastal and Marine Rehabilitation Orientation workshop in Boracay in December 2018. With over 100 participants actively engaging in determining coral reef threats and identifying solutions, our Project Manager Sam is hopeful for the future.

Press Release: ZuBlu and Green Fins, creating a more sustainable dive travel industry

Press Release: ZuBlu and Green Fins, creating a more sustainable dive travel industry

ZuBlu - Asia’s leading dive travel agency - have recently launched an enhanced platform which allows scuba divers and adventure travelers to quickly search for and book their perfect dive travel experience, as well as discover Green Fins dive resorts and liveaboards that together are leading the way towards a more sustainable dive travel industry.

BLOG: Times, they are a changing

BLOG: Times, they are a changing

The end of the year always provides an opportunity to reflect, download and consider. For me 2018 has been a huge year of change. A small addition to my world resulted in me taking a few months away from my work, something I never imagined would be possible both professionally and personally. But this little creator of change (A.K.A Olivia) forced me to step away from the daily running of Reef-World and become immersed in something a little less salty and a little more vomit-ridden.

BLOG: Diving and Dropbox, a remote internship with Reef-World

BLOG: Diving and Dropbox, a remote internship with Reef-World

Nearly two years ago today, I realised that while working as a Divemaster, I may have contributed to coral damage and other harm because I had not been taught how to manage divers in an environmentally-conscious way. I had allowed guests with questionable buoyancy skills to choose dives near delicate reefs and had seen a 100+ year-old turtle (Brian, of Flynn reef) woken with harsh lights. I was horrified and became committed to making sure all dive professionals are aware of how to reduce their impact and that of their guests.

PRESS RELEASE: PADI and The Reef-World Foundation embark on a global venture to make sustainable diving the social norm

PRESS RELEASE: PADI and The Reef-World Foundation embark on a global venture to make sustainable diving the social norm

23 November 2018: PADI® and Reef-World have joined forces to promote sustainable diving practices for the protection of the marine environment. This partnership will raise awareness and deliver tools to implement the Green Fins standard of best practice, helping to ensure the long-term sustainability of coral reefs, recreational scuba diving and local livelihoods.

PRESS RELEASE: ZuBlu and Reef-World partner to save our reefs

PRESS RELEASE: ZuBlu and Reef-World partner to save our reefs

We’re thrilled to announce that ZuBlu has become a Symbiotic Partner of The Reef-World Foundation, the international coordinators of the Green Fins initiative. This collaboration aims to change diving and snorkelling tourist’s behaviour and attitude towards coral reefs and the marine environment. The dive starts at home; every decision we make in the planning of our holidays can make a difference for the marine environment. ZuBlu and Reef-World are working together so that environmental considerations can be taken to reduce impact on coral reefs from the very early stages of the dive planning process.

PRESS RELEASE: How To Unlock the Potential of the Ocean Conscious Business Model

PRESS RELEASE: How To Unlock the Potential of the Ocean Conscious Business Model

(Las Vegas, NV – Oct 30, 2018) -- A series of first-ever seminars will be presented at DEMA Show 2018 to help dive businesses embrace the fundamental changes impacting the industry right now.  Leaders across all segments of the diving industry, from the dive operations to manufacturers, to resorts to online booking agents, will benefit from this #BlueGreen seminar series.

Blog: Finding #AlternativesToAnchoring

Blog: Finding #AlternativesToAnchoring

Anchoring is a very common practice in most boating activities, getting to the point of being one of the most iconic symbols. Do a quick Google search on ‘boating icons’ or ‘sailor’, and an anchor will be the most common symbol that will appear.

News: BlueGreen360 Awards three-day study tour on sustainable tourism in Bali

News: BlueGreen360 Awards three-day study tour on sustainable tourism in Bali

The BlueGreen360 Awards honour businesses and individuals in the marine tourism industry who are pioneering efforts to integrate sustainability in their practices and operations. Organized by Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), in collaboration with The Reef World Foundation and the Coral Triangle Center, the award highlights the value of healthy marine and coastal ecosystems to the industry. Green Fins members are automatically participating in the ‘Green Fins Award’, which is presented to the member with the lowest environmental impact, as demonstrated by the Green Fins annual assessment of business practice conducted within the last 18 months.