Narima Diving‘s Eco Philosophy started with the belief that everyone’s enjoyment of diving or snorkelling can be enhanced if they understand something about the ecology of reef systems. Once you begin to understand the complex inter-relationships that occur beneath the ocean’s surface, you cannot help but want to conserve this amazing environment.

At first sight, a coral reef seems like a fantastic collection of colourful creatures. However, there is a complex eco-system that supports this array of life and each creature has a complex species-history that has been shaped by thousands of years of evolution.

As a diver, you only become aware of these patterns and complexities after completing hundreds of dives and hours of research about the reef environment!

We encourage all our divers to take an interest in the the marine life they observe whilst diving. We give briefings before each dive that include information about marine life and how best to interact in a passive, low-impact way. We often have a Marine Biologist on the boat who can explain what’s going on as you see it – the equivalent of adding many, many hours to your dive log!

Our Marine Education Centre, Aqualogy offers courses in Marine Science and Reef Monitoring techniques if this is an area of interest you wish to pursue further.

Via Aqualogy we are involved in a number of marine conservation, research and local community projects. We believe that we are in a unique position to be able to actively put something back into the environment in which we live.

Our Pledge to the Environment is to:

• Provide dive experiences that enhance visitor awareness, appreciation and understanding of the local aquatic environment.
• Use recycled products whenever possible.
• Participate in local conservation efforts and support established parks and reserves.
• Not sell items made from endangered species, threatened species, corals or tropical hardwoods.
• Act as a responsible role model for guests.
• Participate in regular underwater clean ups.
• Participate in regular coral reef monitoring, and report monitoring data to the regional coral reef database.
• Abide by all local, regional, national, and international environmental laws, regulations and customs.
• Provide guests with information on local marine protected areas, environmental rules and regulations.
• Promote strict “NO TOUCH” policy for all reef diving and snorkelling.
• Respect local people, culture and traditions while abiding by local laws and regulations.
• Provide pre-dive briefings on responsible dive practices such as:
• Proper buoyancy control
• Securing equipment and streamlining body position
• Maintaining distance from sensitive environments
• Not touching or chasing animals
• Abiding by all fish and game regulations
• Use mooring buoys or drift diving techniques whenever possible to avoid damage to underwater habitat.
• Offer Project AWARE specialty courses that teach customers about ecology and conservation.
• Practice buoyancy control skills in a pool or sandy area before swimming near a coral reef or any sensitive environment. Make sure your equipment is secured, you’re weighted properly and be careful not to touch, stand on or collect coral.
• Display environmental public awareness materials and provide community involvement opportunities.
• Provide adequate waste management on board vessel and use environmentally sound methods of rubbish disposal.