The Green Diving project offers the first training for responsible diving professionals in Spain.
Yesterday, the first training session of the Green Diving project took place, an initiative that promotes sustainable and conscious diving at different points along the Spanish coast.
The session brought together 38 diving instructors and guides from eight autonomous communities, all involved in implementing the project from their respective diving centers.
The participating centers come from Ceuta, Mallorca, Murcia (Cartagena), Alicante (Jávea), Asturias (Pedreña), Girona (Costa Brava), Galicia (A Coruña), and Madrid, representing the diversity of marine environments offered by Spain.
This training marks a summer season in which Green Diving offers diving experiences focused on respect for the marine environment, knowledge of unique habitats, and the protection of vulnerable species. The trained professionals are responsible for transmitting these values to divers and guiding dives with an educational and environmentally responsible approach.
To this end, and as part of the project, more than 40 thematic videos have been made and educational materials have been developed that can be used by diving centers or the divers themselves.
In addition to the educational and environmental focus, the project incorporates a strong social component, with activities already carried out in Ceuta, Asturias, and the Costa Brava. These include three inclusive diving trips that have welcomed around 40 people, and the celebration of Women Divers Day, held on July 21st, with simultaneous activities at all centers: free activities, discounts, commemorative T-shirts, and other initiatives aimed at encouraging female participation in the world of diving.
Committed to preserving the seabed, some Green Diving centers have already carried out underwater cleanups this season. Cabo la Nao, in Alicante, and Buceo Pedreña were the first to organize these activities, removing debris from the sea and raising awareness about the importance of caring for our ecosystems. A total of 65 people participated, and other centers in the network continue to organize similar initiatives that will be held in the coming weeks.
The program's themed dives will continue throughout August, focusing on unique habitats and emblematic species of our coasts. The project invites all divers, both local and visiting, to join this sustainable blue tourism initiative, which combines a passion for the sea, conservation, and social commitment.
This project is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.
