Dive Desk Adopts Green Fins Standards

Managing Director Adam Ashraf of Dive Desk receiving the official Green Fins membership certificate, recognizing the dive centres’ commitment to sustainable diving in the Maldives.

At Dive Desk, we are proud to announce that we’ve become the first Green Fins member in the Maldives. Green Fins is an international initiative dedicated to protecting coral reefs through sustainable tourism, and joining its network reflects our commitment to responsible diving.

It’s been only four months since we opened our PADI Five-Star Dive Resort, and we are delighted to be recognized early on as a dive operator that values environmental responsibility. Our mission is not only to provide world-class diving experiences but also to encourage every diver who joins us to practice eco-friendly habits beneath the waves.

Recently, our Managing Director, Dive Instructors, and Divemaster Candidates took part in training sessions introducing the Green Fins environmental guidelines. These best practices are designed to safeguard coral reefs—vital ecosystems that support a quarter of all marine life and provide livelihoods to over half a billion people worldwide. Despite their importance, coral reefs are increasingly under threat from human activity and climate change.

By partnering with Green Fins, we aim to help reduce pressures on coral reefs and promote sustainable tourism practices in the Maldives. Education and action go hand in hand, and together we can ensure our reefs remain healthy and thriving for generations to come.

We believe the Green Fins movement has the potential to make a lasting global impact, reducing environmental harm from dive operations everywhere—and we are excited to be part of that change.