Reef Alliance

      Garbage and debris pose a great threat to coral reefs, coral growth and the overall health of our marine ecosystems. Plastic bags, bottles and trash can cover coral, blocking out sunlight and suffocating polyps. Reef animals can also become entangled in loose debris or mistakenly ingest trash for food. To help protect the health of our reefs and its inhabitants, divers are encouraged to carry mesh bags for trash collection.  
      Carrying a simple mesh bag while diving and guiding Snuba tours makes collecting garbage an easy way to protect our reefs and promote reef conservation. Mesh diving bags are inexpensive (starting as low as $3.99) and come in a variety of sizes, styles and colors. Reef Alliance encourages all of its members to promote the use of mesh dive bags at their Snuba Recreational Centers.
      For our 1st Annual World Snuba Day, a Hawaii based operator, So.
Pacific Snuba, took a twist on the beach cleanup and sponsored garbage collecting contests during Snuba tours. Prizes were awarded to the participants who collected the most garbage during the tour.