I dive within the limits of my ability and training.

I am careful about what I touch underwater.

I do not break plants or coral or collect "souvenirs."

I respect environmental laws and game limits.

I collect and dispose of trash I find while diving.

I let dive buddies, resorts, and dive operators know how I feel about environmental responsibility.

I never dive in a manner that would hurt the environment.

I use mooring buoys whenever available or anchor in areas free of live bottoms.

I am considerate of ocean wildlife.

Divers have the wonderful privilege of visiting a world that our landlocked brothers and sisters will never see first hand. To explore the beautiful, and often mysterious, underwater world is like no other experience on earth. But with this privilege comes the responsibility to keep this unique environment as nature made it...undamaged by human activity.

Responsible divers are environmentally conscious on every dive. This means they are careful about what they touch, and they do not break plants or coral to collect "souvenirs." A responsible diver respects the game laws pertaining to size and bag limits and sets a good example of environmental responsibility by collecting and properly disposing of trash found during a dive.

The aquatic world is something all divers share, and being a responsible diver means you let your dive buddies, resort, and dive operators know how you feel about the
environmental responsibility. Remember, your actions speak louder than words.

Text Courtesy of: Diving Equipment & Marketing Association

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