Dive Manchester with Sea Shepherd Ghost Net Campaign

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Scuba Divers are basically people who are in love with the Water World and the Nature; Sea, Ocean, and Marine Life. Human activities are not always great for what we all love. What can we do to make a change? This question led us, Dive Manchester, to work with the Sea Shepherd Ghost Net Campaign(SSGN). 

 SSGN is one of the activities getting more active in UK. Basically, going out to the sea and clean up the rubbish that people left behind in water. It sounds very simple, however, it is much more to do. First of all, in order to "clean" the sea, you must have a permission from the UK authority. Umm? Wait a minute. Do you have to "pay" some fee in order to do a favour to the country? The answer is "yes". Some private groups and diving clubs have been doing sea bed cleaning for years without permission. Sadly, if someone wants to cause a problem, they can accuse these good people for breaking a law. SSGN has been purchasing the permit to be legitimate. No cutting corners to avoid unnecessary conflicts. 

 Also, before taking some rubbish out, SSGN investigate the condition of it. If it has been left in water so long that it has become a part of eco system, taking it out would cause more problem. It is not just taking rubbish out. Protecting the environment is the main purpose of this activity. Proper diving skills are required as well; buoyancy skill, how to use particular equipments, etc. We organise skill development sessions for the participants. 

 Are you interested? Contact us!

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