The ocean tourist comes to check things off their list: a picture on the beach, a swim with a dolphin, building a sandcastle. They return home and go back to the daily life they knew before.

An Ocean Champion visits the ocean in order to be surrounded by a beautiful natural world that touches their soul. When they step out of the water, they continue taking steps in their personal life and pushing for policies that support the health and beauty of the under-water-world they hold dear. They tell their friends, family – anyone who will listen – about what is happening to the marine life they have seen up close, and they share tools which help others be part of the solution.

Using less plastic and being careful not to kick coral are great introductory steps, but REEF Scuba goes beyond those. We help diving professionals create locally tailored conservation policy plans, build technological expertise for coral monitoring and restoration, and learn about the ecology of the ecosystem they are exploring.