1.             Adopt and display the GREEN FINS mission statement for the public view.

 

2.             Display the signed GREEN FINS agreement for the public view.

 

3.            Practice and promote the GREEN FINS Friendly Diving and Snorkeling Guidelines and act as a responsible role models for guests.

 

4.             Participate in regular underwater cleanups.

 

5.            Participate in the development and implementation of a mooring buoy programs, actively use moorings, drift or hand place anchors for boats.

 

6.            Prohibit the sale of shells, corals and other marine life at the dive operation.

 

7.            Participate in regular coral reef monitoring, and report coral reef monitoring data to a regional coral reef database.

 

8.            Provide adequate garbage facilities on board all dive vessels and deal with rubbish responsibly.

 

9.            Operate under a “minimum discharge” policy.

 

10.        Abide by all local, regional, national and international environmental laws, regulations and customs.

 

11.        Provide guest with an explanation of GREEN FINS ‘Friendly Diving and Snorkeling Guidelines’ in pre-dive briefings (UNEP Multilingual pre-dive briefing handouts, multimedia, posters, videos).

 

12.        Provide training, briefings or literature for employees and guests regarding good environmental practices for snorkeling, diving, boating, marine wildlife interaction, and other marine recreation activities.

 

13.        Provide staff and guests with public awareness and environmental materials (books, pamphlets, fish ID books, etc.).

 

14.        Provide guests with information on local marine protected areas, environmental rules and regulations.

 

15.         Promote strict “NO TOUCH” policy for all diving and snorkeling activities.