As Reef-World is growing at an ever-increasing rate, both in terms of project outcomes and geographical range, JJ expands on the type of work and various programmes that keep him busy day-to-day as a Director of Reef-World.
With reef-safe sunscreen becoming an increasingly hot topic, we caught up with Jim Standing – Director at Fourth Element – to find out how they are helping divers protect themselves from the sun while avoiding harmful chemical sunscreens.
This May, The Reef-World Foundation’s partner, Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Fleet, launched the “Dive Green” sustainably promise. Read nore about the initiative here…
Confused by what coral reefs really are? Put away your dictionary because here’s a clear and simple introduction to coral reefs.
A look back at recent fieldwork: from Singapore to Malaysia and Malapascua!
Aine reflects on her four months with Reef-World, how she sometimes found herself on a “seesaw of inspired optimism and total hopelessness” and what is giving her continued hope for the future.
Dive organisations around the world are getting involved in Mission 2020 and committing to putting their environmental impact over their profit margins - with a focus on single-use plastic - to help protect the ocean. We heard from just a few of the companies involved about what they’re doing and why the initiative is so important.
Minutes from the 2019 Sustainable Diving Dialogue at ADEX, Singapore.
Minutes from the 2019 Sustainable Diving Think Tank at ADEX, Singapore.
An overview of the discussions from The Reef-World Foundation’s Sustainable Diving Events at ADEX 2019.
Here are a few top tips the team at The Reef-World Foundation (international co-ordinators of Green Fins) wrote for PADI to help you play your part in preserving the oceans you enjoy diving in and for future generations.
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.
Reflections on the creation of the Green Fins Dive Guide e-Course
Exciting news! Reef-World has recently partnered with the French cosmetic company Caudalie through the 1% for the Planet movement.
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.