Green Fins

Welcome to the official website Green Fins Philippines. The Green Fins project was created to develop a network of environmentally Friendly Dive Operators jointly promoting eco-friendly practices. Its various activities are designed to improve the monitoring of coral reefs and promote enhanced public awareness.

This project was initiated and coordinated by the East Asian Seas Regional Coordinating Unit (EAS/RCU) an arm of the United Nations Environment Programme in an effort to increase public awareness and innovative management practices benefiting the conservation of coral reefs and encouraging sustainable tourism practices.

The Green Fins project was presented to dive network leaders from Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia at the The Planning Workshop for Green Fins Local Network Leaders" in 2004. The participants agreed on the Green Fins membership Code of Conduct and Mission Statement as well as guidelines for environmentally sustainable diving and snorkeling. To evaluate the project and the adherence to the Code of Conduct, three types of assessments have also been prepared, namely, (i) a twice yearly dive operator self assessment; (ii) guest assessment of the dive operator and (iii) a twice yearly network leaders assessment.

This growing network of dive operators in Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia are currently implementing this project in each of their respective countries. The goal is to produce educational and public awareness materials and certificates. The EAS/RCU coordinates the project activities and is responsible for the dissemination of the produced materials and follow up activities.

We hope that this program will make a difference in protecting our precious marine environment and we invite you to join us in this most exciting project. We must join together to bring forth a sustainable global society founded on the respect of nature in all of its forms for the benefit of current and future generations. Please enjoy.