The 2023 Dive and Conservation Festival is into its third day, with today’s focus on coral restoration and diving.
Being held for the 5th time since its inauguration, the 2023 Dive and Conservation Festival will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about land and sea conservation practices.
The 8th– day exercise which ends June 5, is in collaboration between the Grenada Tourism Authority and the Grenada Scuba Diving Association, and several conservation groups.
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The festival is rated highly as an unprecedented gathering of global leaders in marine conservation, bringing together many experts, including government representatives, environmental advocacy organizations, scientists, researchers, and tourism industry partners.
The Grenada Dive Festival is said to have grown since its inception, in celebration of Grenada’s aquatic and terrestrial efforts.
With the help of Aquanauts Grenada, there’s an
excursion that allows visitors to explore and help restore the amazing underwater ecosystems.
Guests are said to have started the day with a conservation conversation focusing on projects being led by the Grenada Coral Restoration Foundation.
There’ll be a visit to the world-famous Underwater Sculpture Park, which National Geographic
named one of the most extraordinary places.
The journey continues with a visit to
Gouyave, where guests can participate in coral reef gardening and cleaning projects.
CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Petra Roach, says “Grenada is leading the way in marine conservation by creating protected areas for endangered species, coral gardening and restoration, regulating plastic waste, and promoting sustainable fishing practices.”
Activities throughout the period also include areas of culinary and sustainable sailing, Reef Cleanup and Lionfish Hunting, Bird Watching and tree planting, among others.
The Dive and Conservation Festival aims to provide a platform to raise awareness of these efforts and bring together global marine conservation leaders to discuss further ways to protect our oceans.
