Sustainable scuba diving in the tropics and subtropics

Zeavola

Green Pearls® is looking to highlight the sensitivity of the waters and the ocean ecosystems that provide dive sights throughout the tropics and subtropics. 

While the effects of climate change are already being seen, there are still ways to dive without harming the fragile ecosystems. 

The German based Green Pearls® GmbH works to unify international tourism companies that support environmental protection and demonstrate social commitment. 

It is also the first company worldwide that consolidates sustainable hotels, destinations and restaurants in a global data source. 

Among the criteria of admission are a sustainability plan on management level; sustainable architecture, comprehensive water; energy saving and waste recovery measures; the use of seasonal and regional ingredients in the kitchen; as well as a large commitment for the social balance in each of the vacation regions. 

With regard to diving, Green Pearls® is highlighting: 

Corals off Ko Phi Phi, Thailand 

In Thailand, divers can stay at Zeavola on the island of Koh Phi Phi, where off the coast there is an abundance of fish, corals and occasionally larger visitors such as rays or sharks. 

Zeavola is actively involved in the preservation of this unique underwater world and also encourages its guests to treat nature with respect. 

In addition to guided dives, introductory dives, PADI diving courses, night dives and underwater photography courses can also be booked. 

The Zeavola ensures that dive groups are kept small. 

Local dive guides decide together with the guests where the tour will go depending on tides, wind, boat traffic and the number of divers in the Marine National Park around Koh Phi Phi. 

www.greenpearls.com/hotels/zeavola/ 

The Marine National Park, Sechelles 

Cerf Island

Cerf Island Resort is located on the edge of the Sainte Anne Marine National Park, offering snorkeling and diving trips. 

From crabs and reef fish to sharks and sea turtles, guests can experience a wide variety of marine life in their natural habitat. 

www.greenpearls.com/hotels/cerf-resort/ 

Scuba Diving in Sicily 

Clear water and a colourful underwater world can be found in the Mediterranean, including the Italian island of Sicily. 

There’s the chance to dive archaeological sites and explore ancient harbours. 

Other unique spots include caves and shipwrecks, with most dive centers are located in the region around Palermo. 

The ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA is located on the south coast directly at the Torre Salsa nature reserve. www.greenpearls.com/hotels/adler-sparesort-sicilia/ 

Scuba Diving in the Baltic Sea 

The Baltic Sea also offers numerous diving spots among seagrass meadows with crabs, fish and pipefish, or one of the many wrecks, some of which are not very deep. 

Along the coast of Schleswig-Holstein there are several sunken ships lying at a depth of about 20 meters. 

Between these dive sites is the town of Timmendorfer Strand and the Lifestyle Hotel SAND. Here non-divers can explore the underwater world of the Baltic Sea on a guided snorkeling trip.

www.greenpearls.com/hotels/sandlifestylehotel/ 

Freshwater Diving in the Zeulenrodaer Meer 

Bioseehotel Zeulenroda

Even though it calls itself a sea, the Sea of Zeulenroda, Thuringian, Germany is a reservoir with a water depth of about 30 meters. 

There are seven diving sites around the lake where you can discover, for example, the ruins of an old harbor and mill as well as freshwater fish such as pike and perch. 

One of these diving sites is located directly on the property of the Bioseehotel Zeulenroda, a hotel with its own organic bakery and butchery. 

The Vogtland diving tower is available for practice or for the cold season. www.greenpearls.com/hotels/biohotelzeulenroda/ 

 www.greenpearls.com 

 Laura Farag at laura.farag@greenpearls.com