Conservation is Key!

We all enjoy the beautiful beaches, serene waterfront, and lively, colorful coral reefs on our island paradise...but if we don't keep a keen focus on conservation, these can all vanish quite quickly!

 

Responsibility for the conservation of our marine environment rests in the hands of every person: from beach-goers, to snorkelers and divers, dive operators and local and regional government alike. We can all do our part in protecting the environment we love so much!

 

What are three current key aspects to conservation?

 

Read on and start pitching in today...

The Lionfish Invasion!

Indo-Pacific Lionfish Indo-Pacific Lionfish

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The Indo-Pacific lionfish is a non-indigenous specious to the Caribbean introduced most likely by careless aquarium owners and in the wake of Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

 

A highly evolved predatory species, lionfish have no natural predators in the Caribbean, allowing their population to grow vastly unchecked. These fish consume virtually anything of their size or smaller, and grow at a rapid rate. Additionally, a mature lionfish can lay as many as 30,000 eggs in just 4 days, and consume 80% of fish life on a coral head in just over a month!

 

We must act to stop the invasion of this species if we have any hope of sustaining our marine ecosystem and commercial fisheries! To learn how to help, click here!

The Human Impact

An all too frequent sight... An all too frequent sight...

When it comes to the environment, diving and snorkeling are a double-edged sword: the opportunity to explore the underwater world afforded by these activites is unrivaled and enriching, and develops the desire to protect it in more and more people BUT we must do so responsibly, as we can easily harm the fragile environment we love so much.

 

With any terrific dive or snorkel site is sure to come throngs of people hoping to admire it. So long as care is taken to avoid interfering with the life there, this is a good thing. Unfortunately, far to often we witness divers and snorkelers touching the reef, carelessly kicking over sponges and sea fans, or standing on coral heads. This is KILLING the very object of your admiration!

 

The GOOD NEWS is that we have direct control over this, and the solution is quite easy. Check out our Human Impact page to learn how to protect this valuable resource!

Stash the Trash!

An example of the problem, trash on a reef An example of the problem, trash on a reef

No one likes trash... not humans, not fish, not turtles, not coral. Of course it makes beaches, waterways, and reefs unsightly but even more importantly it has a lasting and negative effect on the ecosystem.

 

Preventing our waste from making its way to the marine environment starts with responsible disposal of our waste. Placing garbage in a trash bin, ensuring a secure lid, and minimizing the amount of trash we produce are all vital to this effort.

 

Be a part of the solution! Check out how you can help.