Through the outcomes of our work at Reef-World, we are contributing to the following strategic aims:

Healthy and functioning coral reef systems still exist across all tropical geographic regions in 2050.

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Increase health and well-being for those who rely on coral reef resources.

Healthy reefs support livelihoods and food security for reef-reliant communities.

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Our Impact in 2023-2024

marine tourism businesses are reducing local threats through our sustainable marine tourism programme

364

average year-on-year reduction of environmental threats from our member businesses

14%

935

dive professionals reached by our environmental workshops

increase in membership to our sustainable marine tourism programme

33%

diving hotspots covered by our sustainable marine tourism programme

165

291,309

downloads of our environmental educational materials

 people signed up to our online environmental courses

797

Conservation impact is more than numbers on a page, it’s the changes people choose to do every single day. Some examples of the stories behind these numbers are: 

  • Over 265 dive and snorkel operators that were regularly throwing their anchors on reefs have stopped.
    Anchoring is one of the most damaging practices a marine tourism business can do. By stopping anchoring and installing and maintaining mooring buoys, these operators are also alleviating anchor damage from other operators. 

  • Over 185 dive and snorkel operators that didn’t provide environmental training now do so regularly for their staff and guests.
    This drives uptake of other environmentally-friendly practices, trickles into local communities through their staff, and teaches tourists what sustainable practices to look out for on their next trip.  

  • Over 660 cleanup events were completed by our member businesses across the globe.
    Whether they were beach or underwater cleanups, they had to tick a few boxes to call it an event, including involving community members and providing some environmental education about marine debris. 

As we continue to see significant increases in membership to a global programme, we look forward to continuing to reduce environmental threats, maximising positive behaviours and buying reefs the time they need to adapt to a changing climate. 

Our Impact Reports