How to protect coral reefs

AT HOME

• Help prevent water pollution by cutting down on your own use of herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides and cleaning products. Don't pour these down the drain.

AT PLAY

• Dispose of your rubbish properly. Don’t leave unwanted lines or nets in the water or on the beach. Any kind of litter pollutes the water and can harm the reef and the fish.
  
• Take only the fish you will eat that day. Leave tomorrow's catch in the water. Fishing pressure is one of the most serious threats to coral reef ecosystem and our island lifestyle.
  
• Never release aquarium or non-native plants or animals into waters. They can become vicious predators and/or carry disease that can kill reefs and fish.
  
• Stay off the reef when swimming, snorkeling and diving. One touch can harm it. More can kill it.
  
• Anchoring on the reef can kill it! Look for sandy bottom or use moorings if available.
  Leave marine life alone. Enjoy nature but don't touch or chase animals.