Is the Great Barrier Reef Still Worth Diving?

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Is the Great Barrier Reef Still Worth Diving?

Made up of more than 2,900 reefs and 900 idyllic islands, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known dive destinations in the world. Yet despite its size and protected status, this remarkable reef system is impacted by our changing climate, and reports of coral bleaching events and weather damage are abundant.

But the news isn’t all bad. Is the Great Barrier Reef still worth diving? Yes, if you know where to go. Read on to find out more.

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NEW - French Articles

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I have been providing French articles for a variety of news, dive and travel outlets this year. Read on to find out more and get your latest scuba diving fix!

ZeSea.com

Read about my top tips for improving dive fitness and 10 top tips to master perfect buoyancy in my recent article for ZeSea. This upcoming French blog is one of the 'blogs to watch' in 2019 and has an ever-growing following around the world.

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Plongeeonline.com

Micronesia is paradise for divers with its thriving reefs, impressive drop offs and world-class wreck dives. Find out more in my article for Plongeeonline Micronesia’s must-see wrecks.

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Lepetitplongeur.com

In my latest article for Lepetitplongeur I discuss four of my top dive destinations for 2019 including:

  • A hidden gem in Western Australia

  • 'Walls of sharks' in idyllic French Polynesia

Read 4 Unmissable Dive Destinations for 2019 to find out more.

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Top Reef Safe Sunscreens

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Following on from my earlier article about Hawaii banning the sale of sunscreens that damage corals, I have been researching reef-safe/natural sunscreens to try.There are a variety of brands to choose from, some of which contain all-natural ingredients and some which use synthetic alternatives. I highly recommend reading Stream2Sea's sunscreen ingredients to avoid list, as there are a number of chemicals in some sunscreens that can damage the marine environment and your health. It's not just about avoiding oxybenzone and octinoxate.When using zinc-based sunscreens you need to bear in mind that a little goes a long way. Whilst they often cost more, you should only need to use a small amount each time.Here are some top reef-safe/natural sunscreens to check out:

How climate change threatens Indonesia's marine tourism

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Featured in the Jakarta Post:While the Earth has only warmed around 0.74 degrees Celsius over the last 100 years, this small temperature increase is affecting ocean ecosystems and could impact upon the global marine tourism industry.Coral reef tourism has a global value of US$36 billion per year, according to a scientific study mapping the global value and distribution of coral reef tourism. This study, published in the Marine Policy journal in August 2017, concluded that 30 percent of the world’s reefs are valuable to tourism.Indonesia has a thriving coral reef tourism industry and also has the second largest manta ray tourism industry in the world, with an annual value of over $15 million.While coral bleaching events and ocean acidification are well-documented effects of climate change, there are other stressors upon coral reefs that could undermine these valuable tourism industries.Read more: http://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2018/02/02/how-climate-change-threatens-indonesias-marine-tourism.html