Open Conservation with Island Ventures
At Island Ventures we like to do everything that we can to help save our ocean and its endangered reefs with as many ocean conservation activities that we can..
We have a number of initiatives and products that we use to help with ocean conversation.
Recycle and reuse
We recycle all of the oils that we use to keep our boats running as cleanly as possible.
All of the glass and plastic that guests leave in our trash is recycled.
We do not offer plastic water bottles on our boat. We have filtered ice water in a cooler and paper cups.
Dive against Debris
We run regular debris clean up trips to the reef with funding help from the National Marine Sanctuary. We are able to offer free dive places to divers to help recover debris from the Key Largo reef
Sunscreen
Our boats have StreamtoSea sunscreen on board that is free for our guests to use. This sunscreen is free from the chemicals that harm the reef. It is also free from the sunscreen chemicals that are harm full to humans too! We hope that you wont be offended if we ask you not to use your own sunscreen whilst on our boat.
Read more about how sunscreen affects the coral reef this article by our friends at snorkels and fins
Microfibers
We use Cora Ball in our washing machine to capture micro plastics so we do not send the micro plastics into the ocean.
Sky Ocean Rescue
UK media company Sky are making a significant $30m investment with companies who are developing new products to replace the plastics often found in our oceans.
On their website you can also find free student resources to help spread awareness of the plastic issue.
Coral Disease
Read our page on Coral Disease