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Explorer Ventures: Mission Statement

Explorer Ventures is aware that as a global dive business, we depend on a fragile marine ecosystem that is increasingly threatened by a multitude of factors. Explorer Ventures believes that we have an obligation and a responsibility to act as stewards of our environment, so that future generations will be able to enjoy nature as we do.

Explorer Ventures: Environmental Policy
Explorer Ventures believes in the importance of:

• Minimizing negative impacts on the natural, social and cultural environments in which we operate
• Promoting conservation ethics in our guests and local communities
• Practicing and encouraging safe and environmentally sensitive operation and diving practices
• Maintaining an open mind for new ideas in an evolving field
• Inviting our guests to participate in and comment on our environmental policies, in order to expand our knowledge base

Policy on Responsible Diving
Explorer Ventures' goal is to provide guests with diving experiences that enhance their appreciation and understanding of the marine environment.

Explorer Ventures

• Is committed to minimizing negative impacts on the marine environment by both divers and vessels
• Will be active in improving the marine environment whenever and wherever possible
• Will provide ongoing training for its crews in environmental awareness, interpretation, regulatory issues in protected areas, best practices and incident reporting
• Will promote an appreciation for the fragile nature of all marine ecosystems by encouraging divers to:
  • Participate in advanced dive training and education, thus improving their skills as a diver
  • Expand their knowledge of marine ecosystems, both local and general, and the environmental issues which affect them
  • Maintain appropriate distances from the reef to avoid contact with coral
  • Not encroach upon marine animals and their habitat
  • Not collect marine artifacts from the reef
• Will provide pre-dive briefings encompassing responsible dive practices including:
  • Correct weighting
  • Buoyancy control proficiency
  • Securing equipment
  • Streamlining body position

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World's first carbon-neutral liveaboard

Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving has become the first liveaboard diving fleet to become 100% carbon neutral. The carbon emissions from each of Explorer Ventures' vessels, including the fuel use, parts, supplies, shipping, staff travel, office energy usage and land-based staff commutes are now offset by the purchase of energy credits from NativeEnergy, which in turn funds projects utilizing only renewable energy.