However, a current campaign is trying to ban all divers from war graves. Divers are fortunate in being able see for themselves these historic underwater sites and to pay their respects to our heroes. Many research the history of the wrecks beforehand, those that don't, more likely have a heightened interest in the past when they leave. Some take photographs, some are there to appreciate the new marine habitat the wreck may have created. The majority of divers play a positive role and help ensure that our war heroes are remembered for future generations.
Education is paramount and has already proved successful.
The Code is supported by many government departments and agencies and also by other organisations. These include the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, English Heritage, Historic Scotland, Cadw, Department of the Environment Northern Ireland, the National Trust and the Ministry of Defence. The educational campaign is trying to make divers part of the solution rather than part of the problem. Reporter Shirley Ward, who tragically lost her father when HMS Repulse sank, is using her reporter colleagues on local and national newspapers to promote campaigns to ban diving on all war graves. She is in a privileged position to promote her campaigns.