Watching out for the Reef : Coral Conservation Guide for Divers

Many divers may have unintentionally destroyed corals while diving.
Here are a few guidelines of how to avoid doing so.

• Use correct amount of weights to aid in your buoyancy.

• Control your fins; keep them away from the reefs and avoid kicking sand onto the corals

• Do not pick organic objects (dead or alive) from the sea. Likewise, please do not buy shells or other decorative products made from sea animals.

• Do not stand or rest on the stone-like corals. After all, they are living animals.

• Avoid having contacts with live corals. You can kill them with bare hands.

• Keep your gauge and octopus hoses close to yourself, and prevent angling to the reef.

• Secure your weight belt. Dropping of the weights can destroy the reef.

• Refrain from chasing or touching animals, especially manta rays and whale sharks. However, maintain a comfortable distant and enjoy watching them!


source Reference : Tourism Authority of Thailand
source Photo :
Harava's photos