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Good to know

 Everything around ocean protection and diving areas

Environmental protection

PGS is now Everwave

PGS (Pacific Garbage Screening) is now called Everwave. It focusses on cleaning rivers in order to avoid plastic garbage entering the oceans.

Quelle: https://everwave.de/neuer-name-everwave/

Ocean Cleanup

The company was founded by Boyan Slat in the Netherlands, who was only 16 years old at the time, and deals with cleaning plastic from rivers and seas.

Litterati

Collecting rubbish with this app is fun. So everyone can contribute to a clean environment. Geocoding is used to record where and how much garbage was collected. A small competition arises between the collectors and countries for the benefit of nature. Even small collections here and there sum up to a reasonable amount over time.

Source: https://www.litterati.org/

Sea Shepherd

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society was founded in 1977 by Paul Watson in Canada and is committed to the protection of marine animals and thus the preservation of the seas.  Even if the actions may seem brutal at times, the Sea Shepherd appeals to the enforcement of existing laws for those who cannot do it themselves.

Source: https://sea-shepherd.de/

Ecoalf

Ecoalf's goal is to upcycling plastic waste from the ocean. Particularly orphaned fishing nets are spun back into yarn to make clothes. For more info just follow the link.

Recyclat

The aim of this german initiative is to significantly increase the recycling rate of plastic and to shift perspective. Plasitc should not only be seen as waste, but as a valuable resource and we as consumers can make a difference with our purchases.

Eye Opener (movies)

The Cove

This film covers the annual slaughter and capture of dolphins in Japan's Taiji Bay. These dolphins are round up, the most beautiful ones are prepared for transportation to the aquariums around the world and the other animals are slaughtered in agony and with the most primitive methods. This film is an eye opener to what humans are capable of.


Source: https://hicca.wordpress.com/

Sharkwater

Rob Stewart unfortunately died very early on one of his free dives. This 2009 film illustrates people's absurd fear of sharks, mainly motivated by the movie "JAWS" and shows that it is actually the sharks who need to be protected and saved from us humans.


Over 100 million sharks are killed each year and mostly only their fins are used. These are then processed into shark fin soup. Allegedly a completely tasteless soup that is mainly served at Chinese weddings. Alternatively, the fins are also used in traditional Chinese medicine.


One can only hope that this tradition will soon come to an end and that people will rely more on scientific results in their healing intentions. Don't miss this one, it will change your perception of sharks.


Source: https://www.sharkwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/SWE-poster.png

Dive schools and Dive spots

Gili Air - Indonesia

The dive school is located in the north-eastern part of the island. It is less than 50m from the dive shop to the boat. There is a good variety of dive sites and the guides are very helpful. You will enjoy your dives with them.


Source: https://bluemarinedive.com/

Nusa Lembongan - Indonesia

Here, too, diving school, accommodation and boat are close to each other. Original Indonesian food is served between the dives. A trip to Nusa Ceningan is also absolutely worthwhile.


Source: http://www.world-diving.com/

Lady Elliot - Australia

This island is at the southernmost end of the Great Barrier Reef. I was there in July 2008; so in winter. My dives were accompanied by singing humpback whales - just fantastic.


Source: https://ladyelliot.com.au/

Cairns - Australia

The best safety standards in the world of diving can be found in Australia. Fantastic liveaboard tours to the outer Great Barrier Reef with 5 dives per day hosted by Mike Ball.


Source: https://www.mikeball.com/

Blue Bay - Mauritius

Beautiful dive sites in southern Mauritius, not far from the airport, located in a 5 star Resort. Trips to the outer reef are a must do.


Source: https://www.blueworldexplorer.com/

Grand Baie - Mauritius

There are significantly more tourists in the north. We always dived in small groups, accompanied by a very nice team. The diving center was run by Bernhard Jackenkroll. Nice dive sites. You may spend the time between two dive in the resort or take your car to the city center for a lunch break.


Source: https://www.orca-diveclubs.com/

Koh Tao - Thailand

You can find a very good mix of diving, excellent food and nightlife on Koh Tao. Unfortunately, with> 50 diving schools, the island is so overcrowded, that diving is not fun on some days, but ideal for beginners.


Source: https://www.easydivers-thailand.com/

Phuket - Thailand

I've only ever booked dive tours in 2018 through Aussie Divers. Either towards Phi Phi / Racha Noi or liveaboard tours towards the Similan Islands. Everything worked out, always without any problems.


Source: https://www.aussiediversphuket.com/

Reethi Beach - Maldives

I was lucky enough to have been on the Maldives for the first time in 1978. Of course, a lot has changed since then. Whatever you may bring to the islands, please take it back home...THANK YOU.


Source: https://www.reethibeach.com/

Corralejo - Fuerteventura

Diving lives here mainly from the geological under water formations. It's a cute little dive resort and far from mass operations. Really worth it.

 

Source: http://www.punta-amanay.com/de/

Pulau Bangka - Indonesia

A beautiful piece of earth, no doubt about it. Unfortunately, everyone charges european prices for medium service. But that is probably the case almost everywhere. Apart from that, diving is great.


Source: https://murexdive.com/

Khorfakkan - U.A.E.

Diving on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates is something special. The Arabs are known for their hospitality and they look after you.


Source: http://7seasdivers.com/

Safaga - Egypt

The Paradise Divers diving base is my peronal winter shelter. I've been here already ten times or more, always enjoy diving. You can easily reach Safaga by foot. It is only 3 km.


Source: http://www.safaga-paradise.de/

Marsa Alam - Egypt

Nice diving trips with the Extra Divers. The first time in years that I had to take off my mask and catch the regulator ;-)


Source: https://extradivers-worldwide.com/en/about-us/news/ 

Bali - Indonesia

I booked a diving week here in the north of Bali @Teluk Karang in Jan 2015. Since it had rained all week and the water ran down the mountain with all the mud, there was nothing to see and for the first time in my life, I left early.


Source: https://www.bali-tauchreise.de/

Bali - Indonesia

In Amed I only stayed for a few days before leaving to the Gilis. There were a few nice dives and a trip to Tulamben was spectecular apart from all the divers :-)


Source: https://ameddivecenter.com/

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