Green Shorts & Green Fins: A Dynamic Duo for Sustainable Tourism

Green Fins is a vital movement focused on promoting sustainable diving and snorkeling practices to protect delicate marine ecosystems. Their globally recognized standards have been adopted by over 600 marine tourism businesses, including Ocean Frontiers, demonstrating measurable improvements in environmental practices. Ocean Frontiers is part of a network of marine operators committed to reducing their negative environmental impact. With Green Fins' strategic training, support, and resources, Ocean Frontiers is actively working towards making sustainable marine tourism the norm.

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Have you heard that Ocean Frontiers is a proud member of the Green Fins network?

Green Fins is a vital movement focused on promoting sustainable diving and snorkeling practices to protect delicate marine ecosystems. Their globally recognized standards have been adopted by over 600 marine tourism businesses, including Ocean Frontiers, demonstrating measurable improvements in environmental practices.

Operators that qualify as Certified Members will be ranked according to their performance, as Bronze, Silver or Gold. In order to provide greater transparency for tourists to understand where an operator is on their sustainability journey, Certified Members will advertise their membership with either a bronze, silver, or gold logo.

 

Check out the graphic below to see what you can do, as a SCUBA diver, to help the Green Shorts Initiative! These best practices are crucial for having the appropriate amount of impact on the underwater environment around you.... nothing! The goal as a community is to make sure we all do our part, in the way we can, to protect our coral reefs into the future.

 

 

Green Fins not only represents a commitment to sustainability, but also a call to action that has been heeded by marine tourism business all over the world. Since its inception in 2004, it has been a beacon for marine tourism operators to prioritize the environment. The robust assessment system ensures adherence to high standards, fostering resilience in coral reefs against climate change. Their mission to make sustainable diving and snorkeling the norm has led to a measurable decrease in harmful practices. Essentially, Green Fins is a testament to the power of collective action in safeguarding our precious marine ecosystems for future generations.

 

 

With earning our Green Fins status, Ocean Frontiers became part of a network of marine operators committed to reducing their negative environmental impact. Green Fins' strategic training, support, and resources, helps Ocean Frontiers actively working towards making sustainable marine tourism the norm.

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About Ocean Frontiers Ltd.

Ocean Frontiers Dive Shop is located on the remote East End of Grand Cayman. Founded in 1996 with one dive boat and a dream to introduce divers to the wonders of East End diving, the company has grown into one of Cayman’s premier dive operations. In 2023, it was voted the Caribbean region's Best Dive Operator in SCUBA Diving Magazine's Readers Choice Awards, taking first place in 7 categories. Recognized for legendary customer service and the island’s friendliest staff, Ocean Frontiers also stands out for its commitment to conservation. With numerous awards and the distinction of being the first dive operator in the Cayman Islands to receive the PADI Green Star Dive Center accreditation, Ocean Frontiers remains at the forefront of marine conservation and exploration.

Phone: 1(345) 640 7500

Email: info@oceanfrontiers.com

Physical Address: 344C Austin Conolly Drive, East End, Grand Cayman,Cayman Islands

Mailing Address: Ocean Frontiers Ltd, PO BOX 200 East End,Grand Cayman KY1-1801 Cayman Islands BWI

Local Fax: 1 (345)-947-7600

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