To put this in perspective, we have to ask just one question. Suppose we perfected these programs tomorrow-no diver would ever touch or kick a piece of coral and no dive boat would ever drop an anchor. Sadly, the forecast of declining coral reefs and disappearing marine life remains the same. In fact, if no one ever went scuba diving again, the state of the reefs and the marine ecosystem would continue to deteriorate at the same pace. So, diving is NOT the cause of the problem.
Today there are many millions of divers and snorkellers.
The opportunity to make a difference comes from the simple fact that divers care about the sea. We connect with it. Divers and snorkellers, on the other hand, know instantly what we mean. Divers and snorkellers will be the nucleus of Ocean Futures. It will embrace other recreational users of the sea such as boaters, sea kayakers and sportsfishermen.