Partner 1

etc.

Latest

Demonstrating Marine Conservation Success in the “Village of Coral” – Okinawa, Japan, December 2019

This December, Chloe and I visited Onna Village in Okinawa. Globally renowned for its marine sports, Onna Village recognises its coral reefs as the treasure of the island and has been working to protect them for many years. Despite this, the island’s corals are dying because of the effects of global warming and the village has recognised the need to do more to prevent further damage... and they’re already well underway with their efforts.
Building capacity to expand the adoption of Green Fins in Mabini, Philippines, December 2019

Hear from Reef-World's newest staff member about a recent capacity building trip to train new assessors for the Batangas region of the Philippines.
Inspiring Young Marine Conservation Ambassadors – Dominican Republic, November 2019

It’s an exciting time for us as we plan for a ground-breaking new project which will inspire a generation of Youth Ambassadors for coral reef conservation in the Dominican Republic.
The Sunscreen Interview: Caudalie

The team at Reef-World - which coordinates the Green Fins initiative globally in partnership with the UN Environment Programme - caught up with Caudalie to find out more about reef-safe sunscreen.

Partners

Find out more about partners of the Green Fins initiative

About Green Fins

The Green Fins initiative aims to protect and conserve coral reefs through environmentally friendly guidelines that promote a sustainable diving and snorkelling industry.
Become a Green Fins dive guide

As a dive professional leading and guiding scuba divers, you have the ability to positively influence diver behaviour and help protect coral and other marine life on every dive. If you can manage your divers and prevent them causing damage, then you are helping protect coral reefs one dive at a time. Take the Green Fins Dive Guide e-Course now!
Become a member

Dive and snorkel centres operating in active Green Fins locations can become members by signing the membership form and pledging to follow the 15 environmental practices of the Green Fins Code of Conduct. Active Green Fins members are then trained, assessed and certified annually by qualified Green Fins Assessors.
What is the problem

Coral reefs are under significant and immediate threats. We work to alleviate some of those local threats leaving reef ecosystems stronger and healthier for a more hopeful future.
Fundraise

Thank you for your determination to help save coral reefs! 100% of the funds raised will be used for implementation and development of the Green Fins initiative. Your support will result in a measurable reduction in the impact of diving and snorkelling activities to coral reefs, making them more resilient to survive when faced with greater threats such as those associated with climate change.
Top Tips for a Successful Beach Clean-up

Inspired to run your own beach clean-up event? Here are a few tips on how to make sure it’s a success:
Building capacity to expand the adoption of Green Fins in Mabini, Philippines, December 2019

Hear from Reef-World's newest staff member about a recent capacity building trip to train new assessors for the Batangas region of the Philippines.
Become a partner

Reef-World has mutually beneficial partnerships with businesses across the industry to drive sustainable value chains through uptake of the Green Fins Code of Conduct and messaging. As a result, tangible outcomes can be seen for the ocean, communities and the economy.
The difference we make

Reef-World’s very ethos - and the purpose of the Green Fins initiative - is to encourage, educate, inspire and empower people to protect their local marine ecosystems through robust, evidence-based approaches.
Donate now

100% of your donation goes to the Green Fins initiative. By donating, you’re helping to ensure the future sustainability of coral reefs, marine life and local communities.

Sponsor A Dive Guide

Your support can help Reef-World provide deserving dive guides with their certification for the Green Fins Dive Guide e-Course to support their efforts in sustainable diving and coral reef protection. Read more

Donate Fundraise

Green Fins Dive Guide Scholarship Fund - Applications

While it’s free to take the course, the personalised certificate to prove your status as a Green Fins guide costs £19 ($24 USD). Some dive guides – particularly those from developing countries – are unable to afford this expense, so Reef-World has launched a Dive Guide e-Course Certificate Scholarship Fund which will help dive guides in need receive their Green Fins certification. Read more