Our Allies over at Bluewater Dive Travel have whipped up another incredible article highlighting the importance of diving for conservation, a nod to our Sharks Alive campaign.

“Bluewater Travel has long been an advocate of underwater conservation, and we understand only too well the value of a rich and diverse marine ecosystem. Many of our most memorable dive trips have been as a result of awesome encounters with iconic marine creatures, experiencing a brief but intimate snapshot of their world that will stay with our guests for a lifetime…

Sharks, in particular, stand to benefit from this type of non-invasive wildlife tourism. Their commercial value has led to the widespread and wasteful hunting of many shark species close to extinction, and where the one-off value of a slaughtered shark provides short-term gains for a single fisherman, a living shark encountered by numerous divers over many years holds immeasurable value. 

That’s why, at Bluewater Travel, we advocate dive travel as an effective means of conservation and support measures that protect species and preserve their habitats for future generations of divers to enjoy.”