FAQ on the Green Fin Hub
Q1. What is the Green Fin Hub?
Ans: The Green Fins Hub is a first-ever platform for the global marine tourism industry that helps diving and snorkeling operators across the world make it simple and cost-efficient and promotes the sustainability of marine tourism. The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation jointly launched the Green Fins Hub to boost sustainable marine tourism. Green Fins was originally established in Thailand in 2004 for the adoption and implementation of best practices in the diving and snorkeling tourism industry. It’s a digital platform for diving and snorkeling operators globally.
Q2. Which institution launched the Green Fin Hub?
Ans: The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation jointly launched the Green Fins Hub.
Q3. What is the green fin approach?
Ans: Through the Green Fins code of conduct, the diving and snorkeling industry can manage environmental standards and marine tourism. The code of conduct is described below:
- Do not touch any fish, coral, manta rays, or anything else while diving. If a manta ray comes to you, stay calm, but do not touch it.
- You should always maintain a minimum distance of 2/3 meters from the manta ray or Mola Mola.
- While driving, do not touch any soft or hard corals.
- Do not touch or try to catch any seafish.
- Always keep a distance from unknown types of corals or any other animals.
- Do not take any coral reefs, even if they are dead.
Q4. Why is the Green Fins hub recently in the news?
Ans: The Green Fins Hub is launched jointly by UNEP and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation. Green Fins Hub is recently in the news for marine tourism. The Green Fins Hub is focused on the sustainability of marine tourism and protecting the environment.
Q5. Which institution is the Green Fins Hub the first ever global marine tourism industry platform associated with?
Ans: The Green Fins Hub is the first ever global marine tourism industry platform associated with an institution named the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation.
Green Fins Hub
The Green Fins Hub is a first-ever platform for the global marine tourism industry that helps diving and snorkeling operators across the world make it simple and cost-efficient and promotes the sustainability of marine tourism. The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation jointly launched the Green Fins Hub to boost sustainable marine tourism. The Green Fins were originally established in Thailand in 2004 for the adoption and implementation of best practices in the diving and snorkeling tourism industry. It’s a digital platform for diving and snorkeling operators globally. Read below to find out more.
Table of Content
- What is the Green Fins Hub?
- Aim of the Green Fins Hub
- Significance of the Green Fins Hub
- Green Fins Code of Conduct
- Green Fins Members
- Membership in the Green Fins Hub