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Deep Blue is the First PADI Eco Center in Jordan! 1

Deep Blue is the First PADI Eco Center in Jordan!

Divers around the globe care about the environment and protecting marine life. They are looking for centers that are environmentally friendly, are actively part of the solution to marine pollution and protecting coral reefs and marine life. We focus on doing all we can to preserve the 27 km or coastline we have in the Gulf of Aqaba, a beautiful part of the Red Sea. We are proud to announce that we have met the three criteria as a PADI Operator to quality as a PADI Eco Center: • Participation in the PADI AWARE Adopt the Blue™ program • Be an active Green Fins Member • Demonstrate an exemplary level of environmental performance, through the above programs Deep Blue Dive Center has been actively involved in PADI Aware for several years. We have adopted Yellowstone Reef as part of the PADI Adopt the Blue program and have reporting the debris since September 1, 2020. During the pandemic we accelerated our efforts to reduce marine debris and removed 1230 kilos in 6 months. And we continue to be involved in dive cleanups and our staff make every effort to make every dive a survey dive. Last year DBDC became a Green Fins digital member. All our staff were trained in the Green Fins Code of Conduct, and we began educating our guests about the initiative during boat briefings. Green Fins helped us improve our business by reducing single use plastics and finding practical ways to be more eco-minded. We began working hard to meet all the… Read More »Deep Blue is the First PADI Eco Center in Jordan!

How to Make a Positive Impact with the Dive Against Debris Initiative 2

How to Make a Positive Impact with the Dive Against Debris Initiative

The PADI Dive Against Debris is a global call to action for divers and snorkelers to help protect the oceans. By joining together to remove debris from underwater locations, we can reduce the amount of plastic and trash that ENDANGERS marine ecosystems. This initiative focuses on engaging, informing, and inspiring people to become ambassadors of environmental change. Learn About Dive Against Debris The Dive Against Debris initiative encourages everyone to become part of the solution by participating in worldwide cleanups, surveys, and other activities. It’s important to get to know the initiative to understand why it is so crucial in protecting our oceans and marine life. Take the time to read up on the initiative, what it stands for and why it’s so important for us to take part in it. With this knowledge, you can help spread the message and reach more people who are willing to join in too! Make a Difference Ocean Debris estimated to reach the seafloor, one of the best and most effective means for collecting data on marine debris is through scuba divers. Divers are uniquely positioned to collect these data with their direct access to the ocean’s depths and knowledgeable approach. PADI AWARE provides comprehensive information about marine debris which, can be found on their website. The data you collect can help PADI Aware understand the problems in the area you dive and advocate for change. Become a Dive Against Debris Diver! Do you want to join the fight against marine debris? As a PADI Junior Open Water… Read More »How to Make a Positive Impact with the Dive Against Debris Initiative