[Coral-List] #oceanoptimism, sort of...

[Alex Brylske]

Good luck. But I think the answer you’re going to get is, believe it or not, “We already do that.” And not just from PADI, but all the training organizations who honestly believe they’re creating environmentally-aware divers. Sad but true.

Alex


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> On Jan 24, 2017, at 10:46 AM, Brendan Turley <crabtails at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Peter,
> 
> In response to serious matters to address ocean conservation. What about,
> as a small measure, approaching PADI and other certification groups to
> including a conservation module to basic open water diver certification? I
> understand that logistically this could be difficult, but small steps could
> contribute to progress.
> 
> It seems as help from the top governmental levels at least in US is likely
> waning, we should seek out private sector help to secure a shared interest.
> I am not suggesting a novel panaceia, in all likelihood this has been tried
> before, but I thought it would be worth a mention.
> 
> Cheers,
> Brendan Turley
> PhD student
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