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| Things to remember when diving |
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| Dive carefully, being aware of equipment and maintaining
good buoyancy control to avoid damaging sensitive aquatic
life |
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| Do your homework before the dive; know how to passively
interact with aquatic life to avoid damaging, stressing, or
provoking the species you may encounter § Respect the
creatures you encounter as you are a visitor to their home |
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| Remember the rule of taking only pictures and leaving
only bubbles [unless you use a rebreather!] |
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| Respect local laws concerning the collection of game,
disturbance of specific areas and interactions with
protected species |
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| Dive with responsible operators who have environmentally
sustainable business practices |
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| Report observations of damage or ill health of the
aquatic ecosystem to the relevant authorities |
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| Participate in and support activities, which protect the
environment in which you like to dive! |
