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:

• Great White Shark Tagging
• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
• World Wildlife Fund
• Nature Conservation Council of NSW
  Campaign to safe the rare Grey Nurse shark from extinction
• Queensland Conservation Council
• Marine Litter, a problem that we all know too well.
• Shark information
• The Shark Trust

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