Underwater etiquette is essential for protecting coral reefs. Coral reefs are near extinction because of many factors including global warming, pollution, divers and other factors. It is imperative for divers to follow this etiquette so that they do not cause undue damage to these beautiful natural wonders. It is very important to keep your hands and equipment away from the coral to ensure that you do not break off small pieces of it. Another reason to be careful around coral reefs is to insure that you do not disturb the natural species that inhabit them and depend on them for survival.

There are a few different places you can go to dive coral reefs. One of them is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The reef is the third largest in the world and has many species of fish and marine life. With the amount of ongoing damage that is sustained by the reef every day it is important to be very careful when diving around it.

Another great place to go for coral reef diving is Belize. In Belize there are many different reef types that include fringing reefs, patch reefs, faroe and barrier. Each reef is different in formation and location. Fringing reefs are usually found close to mainland shores, the one in Belize is found at Rocky Point. Patch reefs are clump reefs that are found spread out along coasts. No matter which reefs you dive around it is always important to remember that you should always be very careful and respectful of the coral to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the coral.