| Marine
Conservation
If diving has a similar effect on you like it has on us,
your interest in marine life and in preserving it for future
generations to come will have been sparked. The challenges
to maintain healthy reef environments are immmense and there
are a number of very dedicated organisations who are doing
their best to make a difference.
 At
DIVERSION DIVE TRAVEL we have created the
Diversion Marine Conservation Fund to support some
small but significant efforts by individuals and organisations.
1.5%
of the profit from your bookings with DIVERSION DIVE TRAVEL
go into the fund and assist specific projects
which are designed
to protect and conserve our marine environment.
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We
have compiled information about a variety of marine conservation
organisations which is accessible on the net. You find a
wealth of projects, information and ways you can become
active and help if you like.
Australia
Australian
Marine Conservation Society. Very active in establishment
of marine parks and publicity campaigns about sustainable
use of resources
NPA
Marine The National Parks Association of New South
Wales has a very active Marine section with lots of small
but effective programmes.
CRC
Reef Research Centre The research authority in Australia
on reef and rainforest issues.
The
Oceania Project: This Australian project is about
caring for Whales, Dolphins & the Oceans - You can participate
in the Annual Whale Research Expedition as an Eco-Volunteer.
Save
the Ningaloo Reef (Western Australia): Learn about
a controversial resort which is planned on the coast in
the desert.
Reefcheck
Australia assists with education and monitoring
reef health using volunteers and professional assistance.
International
The
Coral Reef Alliance: They have a lot of fantastic
projects to keep coral reefs worldwide alive and do many
more projects to protect marine life.
The
Greenlife Society: They are based in the Andaman
Sea. They work on environmental and human related issues
to preserve the natural balance between humans and nature.
They focus mainly on animal conservation. Diversion Dive
Travel did sponser their boat which was destroyed during
the tsunami.
Blue
Planet Challenge: The web page of the BBC documentary.
 The
ECOCEAN Whale Shark Photo-identification Library is
a visual database of whale shark (Rhincodon typus) encounters
and of individually catalogued whale sharks. The library
is maintained and used by marine biologists to collect and
analyse whale shark encounter data to learn more about these
amazing creatures.
Project
A.W.A.R.E. Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility
and Education - Great Educational organisation.
Marine
Photobank This site has been established to provide
a way for photographers to contribute high-quality images
of threats to our marine world to enable non-governmental
organizations and government agencies to use these pictures,
royalty free, to educate the public.
Save
Sea Turtles; Stop Longline Fishing / Pacific Ocean Global
Response is a very active lobby group which targets specific
species and problems at a time. They need your assistance!
Pages
with lots of background information on marine environments:
This
section needs your input if you know of a resource that
should be linked, please send us an e-mail.
Thank you.
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