Just like climbers and campers have a code of ethics, so do scuba divers. Project AWARE launched its environmental ethics code more than two decades ago, which has helped guide millions of scuba divers to protect our underwater resources.
Today, you can download and share 10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet at projectaware.org . Thank you for doing your part to protect the ocean and taking these tips to heart each time you dive.
Divers share a deep connection with the ocean. You can make a difference for ocean protection every time you dive, travel and more.
1. Be a Buoyancy Expert
2. Be a Role Model
3. Take Only Photos — Leave Only Bubbles
4. Protect Underwater Life
5. Become a Debris Activist
6. Make Responsible Seafood Choices
7. Take Action
8. Be an Eco-tourist
9. Shrink Your Carbon Footprint
10. Give Back
