Even careful scuba divers can damage coral reefs
Scuba divers may unintentionally harm coral reefs during their dives. Research indicates that over 80 percent of contact with reefs by divers is accidental or unnoticed. This highlights the need for increased awareness and caution among divers to protect these ecosystems.
- ▪Most damage to coral reefs caused by divers is unintentional.
- ▪Video analyses show that over 80 percent of damaging contact with reefs goes unnoticed.
- ▪Scuba diving is often perceived as a non-extractive way to enjoy marine life.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 |
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News Animals Even careful scuba divers can damage coral reefs Though most of the damage is unintentional, many divers are overconfident in their abilities Scuba divers can inadvertently touch or damage the reef on dives. This diver in Bali, Indonesia, is kicking up sediment at a coral restoration site. Bing Lin By Jake Buehler 44 seconds ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Scuba divers may be beating up coral reefs more than they think.
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