Conservation Dive Day – Happening Every Wednesday!

Saving The Ocean TogetherIt is truly a privilege to be able to do our part for the ocean and making the world a better place for all. As a company, we spend most of our time on the island and underwater (best job ever, we know!). With this, we have personally seen the rapid deterioration of our surroundings on land and underwater over the last 20 years or so. Unfortunately, the condition is not a good at all. We need your help!The entire team of Downbelow staff have been instilled with the culture of picking up rubbish during dives and actively removing discarded fishing nets that pose as silent killers to coral reefs and all species of marine life. With the ever increasing amount of marine debris, we know we cannot do this on our own anymore. Will you join us in saving Mother Nature?Every Wednesday, we welcome passionate Eco-Warriors who wish to join us in removing discarded fishing nets and ghost nets, collecting rubbish on the islands and underwater as well as coral planting. It will be different activities every week, according to the urgency of what we have come across. It is recommended that you have a  Dive Knife or heavy duty kitchen scissors and a mesh bag prior to joining our Conservation Dive Day. At all times, Eco Warriors will be accompanied by the Downbelow PADI Professionals to ensure everyone’s safety.Doing Your Bit For The EnvironmentWe will be conducting two fun dives and a conservation activity, depending on sea and weather conditions on that day. Conservation activities will vary from removing discarded fishing nets, collecting marine debris, beach clean-up, and coral planting. Coral reefs are key to marine biodiversity. They are one of the most important ecosystem that helps to maintain various other organisms. Knowledge is needed to address these environmental issues. We have been running the Coral For Life program for many years, which provides a unique education for participants to witness the natural beauty found in our underwater world. It also describes the vital role coral reefs play for life on earth and how to preserve it.When you choose to dive with us, we don’t just guide you. You embark on an adventure together with our Downbelow PADI Professionals and you’ll see some of the most amazing underwater creatures while participating in our Conservation Dive Day. Our company’s foundation is based on the simple fact that we adore marine life. Our professional staff team are highly qualified with many years of experience in their field and pride themselves on an exceptional level of service and safety.Our diver-to-dive-guide ratios are very low, ensuring that all divers are well looked at all times.Discover more about our Coral For Life conservation program.Your Safety is Our PriorityAt all times you are in safe hands. We pride ourselves on small group instruction ensuring our clients get the very best of attention from the instructor. Safety is paramount, we adhere to PADI standards and procedures and HSE Guidelines. Our boats are equipped with marine radio, GPS & First Aid kits. All our PADI Instructors & Divemasters are certified Professionals and in member teaching status. All our guides are also trained in Emergency First Response.All Inclusive Prices!Sample ItineraryPackage IncludesPackage ExcludesThings To BringSample Itinerary07:45 – Meet Downbelow team at Sutera Harbour Marina Waiting Hut 08:00 – Transfer on boat to Downbelow Dive Centre on Gaya Island 08:30 – Activity (two sessions with refreshment break) 12:30 – Lunch at our beach house Dive & Adventure Centre 13:30 – Activity 15:30/16:00 – Boat transfer to marinaPackage IncludesReturn boat transfers, lunch, guided by PADI Professionals, full use of Downbelow Dive Center and dive equipment rental (excluding Dive Computer)Package Excludes Dive computer, underwater camera, dive knife, mesh bagThings To Bring  Dive Knife/Heavy-duty Kitchen Scissors, mesh bag, Reusable water bottle, change of clothes, sun cream, towel, personal toiletries, personal medication.