In Borneo, seasons are typically either ‘wet’ or ‘dry, as they are respectively called, but it is imperative the local community adapt to the varying weather to protect its natural beauty from the influences of society that can cause harmful effects.

The most harmful of human interaction with the environment is the improper disposal of litter, because when introduced into the marine environment, it is a ‘silent killer’. It is most challenging to protect a tropical environment that regularly experiences windy rainstorms from the marine debris that is dispersed as a result.

In conjunction with internationally renowned dive training organization PADI, the PADI Dive Against Debris Distinctive Specialty course is fully supported by our full time and dedicated team of PADI professionals at our premier PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre on Gaya Island!

Marine debris is a particularly sensitive issue that our team contribute to fight against on a daily basis. The protected waters of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is plagued by litter brought from mainland Kota Kinabalu, Sabah’s capital, as it is not disposed of properly and recycled.

We do all we can for the conservation of our paradise ‘office’, but raising awareness within the community with the support of the new PADI Dive Against Debris Distinctive Specialty will further promote environmental activism! There is a definite ‘wind of change’ and we’re eagerly looking forward to it!