SSI RESPONSIBLE DIVER CODE
We are all responsible for protecting our aquatic resources
The responsible diver code at Islands Tec Dive Gozo –
We are more than just a diving center!
We aim to deliver the highest standards concerning dive education, equipment, environmentally friendly actions, leading to customer and employee satisfaction beyond their expectations.
“Water and air, the two essential fluids
on which all life depends,
have become global garbage cans.”
– JACQUES COUSTEAU
THE SSI RESPONSIBLE DIVER CODE
Although everyone should be aware of the problems the world oceans are facing, we focus on it from the first dive on with our responsible diver code. Therefore, we aim to sustain and preserve this environment, supports the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic environments, including its plants and animals.
Consequently, we are all responsible for protecting our aquatic resource, we want you to think critically and take positive action whenever and wherever you travel and dive.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
Commit to personally protect the environment
Prevent others from causing damage through positive action and motivation
Support useful projects and organizations dedicated to marine protection
If possible, collect garbage on your dives – but only if doing so does not cause more damage to the environment
Additionally, if possible, cut hanging ropes and collect floating nets and plastics
Inform your buddy or the crew on the surface if you were not able to remove the net
Never eat shark fins, whale meat, turtle eggs, etc.
Report immediately violations of the ban on the use of marine animals as souvenirs
AVOID GARBAGE
Never throw inorganic waste into the sea – Plastics decompose incredibly slowly
Minimize the production of garbage: Use reusable coffee mugs and lunch boxes, glass or metal bottles and shopping bags
Do not bring unnecessary packaging to the resort
Dispose of your waste in as eco-friendly a manner as possible
If you smoke, dispose of cigarette butts in the proper receptacle, not on the ground or in the water
DEALING WITH THE UNDERWATER WORLD
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Only use a swim-through if you can do so without touching anything
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DON’T:
– swim or snorkel too close to the reef
-touch or break corals– disturb the sand, since it reduces visibility and smothers corals
– hunt or bother animals
– touch animals unless properly trained
– feed animals
– take souvenirs from the sea
– broken coral pieces or empty snail shells still serve as useful habitat
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Use labeled entrances/exits for the water
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Only place a reef hook where it will not damage or disturb the reef
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Do not disturb animals or habitat to improve your photo opportunity
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RESPONSIBLE USE OF RESOURCES
Shower only as long as required to get clean, especially in areas with minimal ability to store/purify water
Wash your equipment in the provided container, and only when necessary – often it’s enough to clean equipment thoroughly at the end of the dive trip
Turn off the lights when you aren’t using them
Use alternative transportation or walk instead of driving
Avoid unnecessary waste – food plans and shopping lists help save you money, and prevent purchasing unnecessary food that may go to waste
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