At PSD we believe the FUTURE is NOW… and our actions speak louder than words.
We, scuba divers, are in contact with nature every day, and we see the impact of climate change, pollution, plastic, and irresponsible tourism and scuba practices. The human species has proven a threat to life, but we are committed to being part of the solution, not the problem. We hope that diving with us will make you a custodian of Cozumel Island, its reefs and its conservation areas. We will change our industry one dive at a time.
We work hard. We love what we do. But there is another reason to dive with us: we will go beyond the call of duty to promote responsible habits in the guests visiting our natural protected conservation areas and the Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel.
Here are our commitments to our island, our reefs, our ecosystems, our community and YOU!
Our services and products are responsible
When you scuba dive and snorkel with us, you can expect:
We will share knowledge and passion for subaquatic life, ecosystems and their conservation.
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We designed experiences that you can enjoy while having a positive impact, learning new things and being a part of change.
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We will promote and explain good practices so that together we minimize environmental impact and ensure your safety.
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We will offer refillable sanitized water bottles and extra refill water. We subscribe and support the #nomoreplastic campaign.
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Some of the fruit you will enjoy will be grown in our garden. We will dispose of waste responsibly (composting it or feeding our chickens when we can!), and we will never throw food overboard. We do not “feed” wildlife.
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All the boats we use are authorized to work in the National Conservation Marine Park. Look for the matrícula number and the flag that identifies the boats with permits. This practice ensures we don’t overburden the reefs.
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We only use biodegradable cleaning products to sanitize all scuba and snorkel gear. Water quality is directly related to reef and ocean health as well as to our human health.
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Organic waste gets a ride home to feed our chickens. We recycle. We avoid packaged goods and plastic. We promote recycling and responsible waste management.
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We will encourage good diving practices and teach techniques to help photographers avoid touching the reef. We’ll be happy to help photographers improve their buoyancy skills. We strongly encourage serious photographers to book a private guide.
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All our team members are coral reef and ocean custodians. We know our daily actions and decisions have a real impact on our oceans and marine life. We will encourage each other to follow good practices.
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We actively support and engage in the following campaigns: #ResponsibleTourism #TurismoResponsable #NoMorePlastic #EmptyTheTanks #CitizenScience #MoreBikesLessCars #BiodegradableLife #WeAreAllCustodians #TodxsSomosGuardaparques #CozumelMiRefugio #RideYourBikeForChange and #BeTheChangeYouWantToSEA
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We support and promote “reef rest periods.” We do not visit reefs that are resting due to important biological and reproductive cycles. Our reefs are crucial for life and climate change mitigation and we believe humans are responsible for protecting and conserving them.
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We are “trendsetters.” We evolve, learn, research and promote change for the common good.
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We will communicate about our sustainability efforts on social media and our website. (Please help us share!). We hope to neutralize the CO2 emissions from gasoline and boats by promoting bike riding and coordinating rides.
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We will use our social media and communication platforms to educate, raise awareness, and promote change.
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