Environment is the final  “E”  in E4 Scuba,  but  it doesn't  mean  it  is  less important.  When talking about the environment it does not only  mean  the underwater environment ecologically speaking.  It also includes  underwater awareness, team awareness, and other activities such as beach clean  ups,  demos, dive club meetings, community services, charities,  fund raisers, etc.

We could not dive -  The coral reefs, aquatic animals, wrecks,  underwater caves and other aquatic environments bring fun and enjoyment to divers.

We would not have oxygen -  Phytoplankton,  found in the oceans,  is the main source of oxygen on the planet.

We could lose a main source of food.

Coastal communities could disappear -  The worlds waters is a source of food and income for these communities.  Not only does fisherman make their livelihood  on the waters,  it is also the livelihood of  dive  professionals  and dive resorts. 

The human impact  and disrespect for the  planet  is taking  its  toll  on  the aquatic  environment.  Garbage  ends up in the rivers,  which  flows  to  the oceans.  The  amount of oxygen in the water  is  diminishing,  as well as the fish supply.  Coral reefs,  coral fish and  a  lot of  other  animals  are  dying, poisoned  by  oil  spills.   We  cannot  solve  these  and   other   underwater environmental problems  on  our  own.  We  need  the  assistance  and  awa reness of the general public.   As scuba divers, we have to work as underwa ter ambassadors and keep non-divers aware of what  is  going  on  with  the underwater environment.

Divers and the dive industry are also responsible for the impact  humans  are having on the underwater environment.  Fast and easy dive courses that do not properly prepare divers to interact with  the  underwater  world,  mostly due to poor buoyancy control,  are also a reason for the destruction  of  the underwater environment.  Humans do not  belong  underwater,  but  through dive techniques and equipment,  we  have  been  given  the  opportunity  to venture into  this  fascinating  world.  Through  proper  training,  divers  can interact and enjoy the underwater environment for years to come.

You and your friends and family (divers and non-divers)  can  participate  in our environmental activities.  Check these links for more  information: