10 Ways a Diver Can Protect the Underwater Environment

1. Dive carefully to protect fragile aquatic ecosystems.

2. Be aware of your body and equipment placement when diving.

3. Keep your dive skills sharp by continuing education.

4. Consider how your interactions affect aquatic life.

5. Understand and respect underwater life.

6. Be an ecotourist.

7. Respect underwater cultural heritage.

8. Report environmental disturbances or destruction.

9. Be a role model for other divers and nondivers when interacting with the environment.

10. Get involved in local environmental issues and activities.

As divers, we ought to be aware and conscious as we dive, taking care of what's left of the underwater world.