The Reef-World Foundation

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The Reef-World Foundation (RWF) is dedicated to ensuring coral reefs thrive, protecting the half a billion people dependent on them.

Coral reefs provide food, employment, and help combat global warming, yet two-thirds have been lost, and the remaining 90% are at imminent risk. Led by marine biologists, RWF is tackling this challenge through their Green Fins programme – the only internationally recognised training for diving and snorkelling operators to reduce their impact on reefs. It has already reached 1,300 dive operators, and operators in other marine tourism sectors want the programme adopted for them, but RWF don’t have the resources.

With The Fore’s support, RWF will extend Green Fins to freediving operators (those diving without breathing equipment), which will unlock income and allow them to move on to then address yachting’s impact on coral reefs.