Marine Conservation

The importance of Marine Conservation

People need air to breathe, water to drink, food to eat, new medicines, a climate we can live in, beauty, inspiration and recreation. We need to know that we belong to something bigger than ourselves. We want a better future for those we care about. To survive and prosper, we need healthy oceans.

The ocean is the largest ecosystem on Earth, it is the planet’s life support system. Oceans generate half of the oxygen we breathe and, at any given moment, they contain more than 97% of the world’s water. Oceans provide at least a sixth of the animal protein people eat. Living oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reduce climate change impacts. The diversity and productivity of the world’s oceans is a vital interest for humankind. Our security, our economy, our very survival all require healthy oceans.

However, our oceans are under serious threat. Mostly through human impact such as overfishing and severe pollution through effluent and garbage disposal.

What we are doing

Asia Divers and El Galleon Resort have been at the forefront of environmental awareness and ocean-friendly practices for many years. Here are a few simple things we do every day:

• Neutral Buoyancy Training

  We teach all courses in neutral buoyancy from the very beginning. This not only boosts our divers’ confidence underwater but also promotes the awareness of staying off the bottom, protecting coral reefs, and ensuring personal safety.

• Dive Against Debris

  Asia Divers has adopted a dive site and conducts Project AWARE “Dive Against Debris” events every month. We report our data in great detail to aid in policy development. All our instructor candidates learn how to organize such events through eIDC. Additionally, we pick up any plastic we find on our daily dives.

• No more Plastic Straws

  El Galleon has switched from plastic straws to paper straws (available on request, as most drinks can be enjoyed directly from a glass). We’ve also encouraged other resorts to make this change.

• Refillable water bottles

  Refillable water bottles are available for our guests, allowing them to refill anytime at our water stations.

• Re-use of consumables 

  Our restaurant reuses old cooking oil for romantic evening table lighting.

• Zero Liquid Discharge

  El Galleon Resort has an innovative water and wastewater treatment system that ensures no liquid discharge into the environment, preventing effluent pollution. No detergents, sewage, or other commercial effluent ends up in the sea.

• Solar Energy Use

  We have several solar panels supplying all our pier, dive deck lighting and all amenities in The Point Bar. Several of of our rooms also run on solar power, and we plan to expand this to the entire resort

• Energy Saving Appliances

  We are converting high-energy-use appliances, such as air conditioning units, to inverter models in our classrooms and resort rooms.

• Eco-Friendly Boat Repairs

  When repairing or repainting our boats, we are extra cautious about the chemicals used and use sliders to prevent any materials from ending up in the ocean.

• Educational programs

  We engage schools in Project AWARE activities, teaching students how their actions impact the environment. Public littering is a problem in the area, and we aim to raise awareness and foster change.

Once you visit us, you’ll discover even more ways we contribute to environmental sustainability every day—and how you can too!

Get Involved

Download the AWARE 10 Tips For Divers PDF