Biologically causes a reduction in available quantity and quality of light which effects coral nutrition, growth, reproduction and depth distribution as photosynthetic output of zooxanthellae is decreased. It increases awareness about the environment we live in, opening up a new world. Diving is not a cheap hobby and diver expenditure is great bringing in money for the surrounding communities through dive rental and charters, accomodation, food, gifts, services and sales tax. It creates employment for many people such as those at dive stores and charter shops, and also those involved with the provision of services such as those in the hotels, restuarants and aslo the entertainment industry. Another important advantage of recreational divers is that they are an untapped resource.
Volunteers can help with long term monitoring of coral reefs with a little training.
This can be through events such as the Great AMerican Fish Count, or through non-profit organisations such as Raleigh International and Frontier. Management plans and techniques. Different plans needed for different areas due to differeing diversity, size and use. Create alternatives glass bottom boats viewing chambers wrecks Enforcement of regulations People observing divers and boats and fining those who break the regulations This requires a lot of time, money and people and is not always successful. Education of users Difficult problem of actually contacting users as their is no actual entrance gate where people must pass through.