REEFWATCH

Natural Mystic is proud to be a member of REEFWATCH. A part of our profits from our dive tours are donated to the organisation at the end of every year. Below are the details on REEFWATCH. Please contact us at info@natmystic.com if you would like further information on the programme.

Reef Watch is registered under the Charity Commissioner's Act in Mumbai (Reg. no. F-17007), founded by a group of dedicated, like-minded scuba divers certified by CMAS (World Underwater Federation). We have been diving extensively for the past decade, during which we have observed and documented the status and health of coral reefs around the Lakshadweep Islands off India. RWMC evolved from our genuine concern for the fragile marine ecosystem.To study and preserve it has become the sole purpose of our mission.

As the name suggests, at RWMC we are currently involved in marine awareness programmes with an objective to help identify and protect the coral reefs from further damage. With a team of professionally trained divers and many concerned individuals who are committed to the cause of protecting and preserving the marine environment, RWMC has reached out to people especially women and children, schools and other educational centres and with their support worked on various projects that have contributed to creating Ocean Awareness amongst people.

Our divers monitor and report the status and health of the coral reefs in Lakshadweep at regular intervals, enabling them to identify the areas of the reef that need urgent scientific attention. We also involve the local islanders in all our endeavours by creating awareness and holding training programmes in reef monitoring activities. Marine scientists from around the country have been trained in advanced scuba diving courses to enable them to dive and carry out research work. Marine awareness programmes are organised for school children in the cities, through slide shows, short films and interactive discussions, art and essay workshops, etc.

We believe that our natural treasure and heritage should be preserved, a world battling in the hourglass of pollution, ignorance, and greed, where time is running out …rapidly. RWMC perseveres to reach out to like-minded souls all over the world to join hands and save our seas.