Teaching Diving in a Changing World
Changing World Why Modern Instructors Must Change the Way They Teach Teaching Diving in a Changing World The world is changing rapidly. Our understanding of the environment is deeper than ever before, and nowhere is this more visible than in the oceans. Marine parks are being created all over the world to protect coral reefs, fish populations, and fragile ecosystems. At the same time, these same marine parks are under enormous pressure from tourism, pollution, climate change, and irresponsible human behavior. In such a world, one question must be asked honestly: Why has the way we teach diving not evolved at the same pace? If diving instructors are ambassadors of the underwater world, then the way they teach should reflect the reality of today’s oceans—not the habits of decades ago. Conservation Is No Longer Optional We live in a time where conservation is no longer a “nice extra.” It is a necessity. Divers today understand this. They want to see healthy reefs, abundant fish life, shar...
