What is ISO 21417-Recreational diving services about?
ISO 21417 discusses recreational diving services. Divers can share their experiences, raising awareness about marine conservation.
ISO 21417 specifies requirements for training programs designed to educate participants in environmental awareness and sustainable environmental practices in recreational diving activities.
The training programs consist of theory and an optional practical training segment water session.
Who is ISO 21417-Recreational diving services for?
ISO 21417 on recreational diving services is useful for:
- Divers and snorkellers
- Diving instructors and guides
- Dive centres, schools, or clubs
- Dive boat operators
- Diver training organisations
- Tour operators offering diving holidays
- Governmental and other bodies seeking information on diving and the aquatic environment
Why should you use ISO 21417-Recreational diving services?
The diving community has a unique capability and therefore responsibility in observing and reporting on the condition of the aquatic environment. It is therefore important to have a standard on responsible environmental practices in recreational diver training.
In diver training and diving activities, divers should have an awareness of their environmental impact. This should include actively minimizing any negative aspects, both potential and actual. Such training should encourage awareness of environmentally positive actions.
ISO 21417 outlines how the recreational diving community can make use of this capability while ensuring that full consideration is given to divers’ interaction with the aquatic environment.
