News Archive Phi Phi
2019 News Archives
Organic Coral Rehabilitation
The Maya Bay Rehabilitation project is led by the CEO and Founder of Ocean Quest Global, using a 100% organic method to replant broken corals and rehabilitate reefs. This approach ensures that if the corals die in the future, only natural rocks and coral skeletons will remain, leaving no man-made structures behind. This technique is proven to be effective and affordable. You can read more here about it here.
Research suggests that when artificial structures degrade over time, they can leave debris. Our partnership with Ocean Quest Global grants us special permission to cultivate our own coral nurseries, and we are certified to train divers in the techniques used at Maya Bay, providing hands-on experience in coral rehabilitation.
You can dive the artificial reef year-round! Plus, we can organize an organic coral workshop or course for you and your family.is headed by CEO and Founder of . This technique of replanting broken corals and rehabilitating reefs is 100% organic. Thus, if the corals die in the future, all that will remain will be natural rocks and coral skeletons. Additionally, no man-made structures are used and this is a proven effective and cheap method.
Evidence shows that in years to come if the corals die or the man-made structure collapses, the debris will remain. We are partners with Ocean Quest Global which means we have special permission to grow our own coral nurseries. We are qualified to train divers the special techniques used in Maya Bay. Thus offering hands on experience in coral rehabilitation. You can dive the artificial reef all year round! Additionally we can conduct an organic coral workshop or course for you and your family!
News Archives 2015
Save Phi Phi Day 2015
Save Phi Phi Day is a yearly event organised by ‘Phi Phi Island Protection and Conservation Team’ (‘PACT’) . The local community and dive shops are determined to help conserve these islands while encouraging visitors to do the same. Hundreds of local business owners and Phi Phi residents come to help in this community cleanup both around the local beaches, streets but also underwater too.
Turtle Rescue
Our captain spotted a turtle in trouble on a snorkel trip. She struggled to descend in a boating area and our snorkelers watched as a speedboat drove over her while severing her front flipper. Caroline co-ordinated with National Park and Phuket Marine Rescue Centre to send her for rehabilitation before being released 6 months later.
2012 News Archive
Blue View Divers were lucky to be part of an incredible journey of a young student diver called Jashan from India, who loved being in the water from an early age.
India’s FIRST EVER ‘Junior PADI Master Scuba Diver’
In November 2012 at age 12 Jashan came to visit Phi Phi Islands. While under the professional guidance of PADI Instructor Alex, Jashan completed his Advanced Course, in addition to his EFR and PADI Specialty courses.
Under disciplined and professional guidance, Jashan became the very first Indian PADI Junior Rescue Diver in March 2013. We were extremely proud and honored to announce Jashan as the very first Indian diver, to obtain the rating of a PADI Junior Master Scuba Diver. This fantastic achievement being completed at the young age of just 12 years old.
“ We appreciate the safety standards set by PADI and the efforts of his excellent instructor Alexandra. Both Jashan and I feel that PADI courses can inspire people of any age and make them SCUBA divers. Additionally we are thankful to Anindya Mukherjee of ‘Goa Aquatics‘. And of course Alex from Blue View for making his dreams come true. We shall always keep diving” – Jashan’s parents
Read the PADI Pro Blog about Jashan’s achievement HERE!
News Archive 2009
Artificial Reef Project 2009
Blue View Divers participated in the Artificial Reef Project, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biology Center and The Adventure Club. We were excited to join this effort, where divers helped transplant coral clippings onto boulders gathered from Loh Dalum Bay. These boulders, which are actually coral skeletons, or “coral heads,” were brought into the bay by the tsunami. Divers planted coral on these coral heads, which were then added to the artificial reef.
Notably, the previous artificial reef project at Viking is now thriving with corals and diverse marine life. Many corals have been rescued and successfully reattached. Today, this reef is home to anemones, gorgonian sea fans, scorpionfish, lionfish, clownfish, batfish, and unique nudibranchs.
International Cleanup Day 2009
Blue View organised a clean-up event to mark PADI Aware International Clean Up Day alongside SSI, Green Fins and local island businesses. Over 100 volunteers joined our three day cleanup and gathered 700 Kilograms of rubbish. Discarded fishing nets and cages trap marine life such as turtles who surface for air. When they become entangled they can suffocate, unable to break free. Nature gives back! A treat at the end of the cleanup when two curious leopard sharks swam around the divers working on the reef who stopped to watch their graceful progress.
2007 – 2008 News archive
IYOR (International Year of the Reef) – September 2008
We organized a visit to the local school to mark the International Year of the Reef. 60 Thai children, along with their teachers, joined the event. First, we taught them about the harmful impact of marine debris on our oceans. Then, the children took part in a beach clean-up while recording different types of rubbish collected. After a short lesson about corals, they joined us for a snorkel experience which allowed them to see the corals up close while understanding the importance of protecting them.
Return to Paradise Live Coral Project – August 2008
We joined a cleanup which was hosted by Phi Phi Tourist Police, taking place under the recently renovated main pier in Tonsai Bay. Divers collected alot of rubbish including discarded gas cookers, building supplies and tires. Additionally, they found many beer bottles and even entire cases of beer that had fallen off the supply ships! After 2 hours of hard work, most of the rubbish had been removed.
International Clean up Day 2007
Blue View Divers served as official Project AWARE International Clean-Up Day Coordinators while organizing several activities. Including the Loh Dalum beach clean-up with over 60 volunteers, who removed more than 500 kg. The next day, volunteer divers joined underwater clean-ups and Greenfins Reef Watch surveys at dive sites. Read more about our clean-up projects on our Conservation Officer Kim’s blog: Kim’s blog.
Blue View Divers Founded in 2006 with an ethos of conservation, community and relaxed diving in small-groups. A boutique-style dive centre with a personal touch and the BEST location to hang out! Dive with us if you like small groups, flexible schedules & excellent customer service. We want you to feel welcome, not just a number. Our Eco-Minded Team of PADI Pros are trained under PADI Staff Instructors Caroline & Kris who have 20+ years experience on Phi Phi.
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