The passion for the marine world and the multiple threats that endanger it’s long term survival has prompted the foundation of their on conservation activity: In October 2004 the DIVERSION MARINE CONSERVATION FUND was initiated. The aim is to support marine conservation and research projects which are being carried out in the regions of our dive destinations.
The Fund is financed directly, and it involves all clients of Diversion Dive Travel: With every dollar you spend on your dive booking you are making a difference. 1.5% of the profit from your bookings is being used to fund the projects of the Fund.
Projects assisted so far:
- Tigershark research on the Great Barrier Reef
The fund supported the ongoing research efforts of Undersea Explorer by financing a satellite tag to learn about migration patterns of tigersharks on the Great Barrier Reef. - Andaman Island Research boat for the Green Life Society
The Green Life Society lost their research boat during the Tsunami the fund financed a replacement vessel which will be in operation June 2005. - Support of the Australian Marine Conservation Society to lobby the Australian Government to counter Japanese plans for increased whaling in the Antarctic
- Mooring Drill for the Papua New Guinea Divers Association
A replacement Drill and jackhammer was urgently needed to continue the successful mooring project throughout PNG - Support of the Australian Marine Conservation Society on their sustainable fisheries project. In particular for their 2006/07 campaign to stop illegal fishing activities in Australian waters.
- Support of the Minke Whale Project Fund of the James Cook University.
- Support the STOP SHARKFINNING ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF campaign by AMCS
