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The Independent
29-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
Moment diver comes face to face with giant great white shark
This is the shocking moment a scuba diver encountered a giant great white shark whilst diving off the coast of Bali. Video footage taken by diver Fabian Clifton on 12 March 2025 shows the shark slowly turning to face the camera, where it lingers before turning again and swimming away. Mr Clinton, a dive instructor at Scuba Junkie in Nusa Penida, said the encounter was 'one in a million… getting close to the greatest!' Great white sharks sightings are extremely rare in Bali. The last spotting was in 2019 at Crystal Bay, on the other side of Nusa Penida.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Four Semporna dive operators earn Green Fins eco certification
SEMPORNA: Four dive operators here have been certified under the Green Fins programme, which promotes eco-friendly tourism in marine areas. The certification, carried out by Reef Check Malaysia and Sabah Parks, helps operators reduce their impact on coral reefs and marine life. This includes avoiding anchoring on reefs, managing waste properly, and educating tourists on reef protection. Green Fins, led by the UN Environment Programme, requires operators to undergo yearly assessments and training to improve their environmental practices. Reef Check Malaysia programme chief Alvin Chelliah said tourism is a major economic driver in Semporna. "But if it's not managed sustainably, it could have severe long-term consequences on our marine environment. "The Green Fins programme offers an opportunity for dive operators to play an active role in reducing their environmental footprint while continuing to benefit from tourism," he said in a statement. The newly-certified Green Fins members in Semporna are Scuba Junkie, Buwan Dive Resort, Bigfin Divers, and Aquaman Semporna. As part of the programme's capacity-building efforts, Reef Check Malaysia recently trained four new Green Fins assessors in Sabah, including Adzmin Fatta, who is based in Semporna. "Becoming a Green Fins assessor has deepened my understanding of sustainable tourism and the actions tour operators can take to protect our reefs. "I'm excited to support more assessments and collaborate with dive operators in Semporna," said Adzmin Fatta. This initiative is part of the Sustainable Tourism Project by Reef Check Malaysia, supported by the Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah Ministry, MetLife Foundation, and Sabah Parks.
