253246REEF SAFE
THE CORAL REEFS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE
OCEAN’S BIODIVERSITY HERE’S A FEW TIPS AND
KIT TO HELP PROTECT THEM WHEN SWIMMING,
SNORKELLING OR DIVING. WORDS: TAMSIN WRESSELLKi t li st
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Photographing the reef can
help document its health, and
the images can be shared with
experts on sites like Virtual Reef.
Waterproof down to 10 , it’s also
freeze-resistant to -10C and comes
with a hand strap. RRP: £69.99.
virtualreef.org.au argos.co.uk
(^6) FOURTH ELEMENT
OCEAN DEBRIS BAG
Help clean up the ocean on any
swim, dive or snorkel by carrying
a mesh bag to collect any rubbish
you come across — this one by
Fourth Element rolls up neatly to
fi t in a pocket or can be clipped
to your swimwear. RRP: £12.
fourthelement.com
(^3) RIZ OCEAN ABUNDANCE
SWIM SHORTS
Part of Riz Boardshorts’ new
collection, made from 99.8%
recycled materials. They’re
100% recyclable and £1 from
the sale of every pair of shorts
is also donated to the Marine
Conservation Society. RRP: £98.
rizboardshorts.com
(^2) RUBY MOON RASH VEST
The best way to protect the reef
from oils in sunscreens is to cover
up as much skin as possible, thus
limiting sunscreen use. This rash
vest in a tropical verve print is
ideal for protecting arms and
torso from the sun’s rays and is
made from recycled ocean plastic.
RRP: £95. rubymoon.org.uk
(^5) TRIBORD DINGHY BUOYANCY AID
Keeping horizontal and staying
o the seabed when in the water
is key to preserving the coral
reef. This Tribord vest is designed
in an ergonomic shape so it’s
comfortable to wear when sailing,
is available in three colours and
features a wide front pocket.
RRP: £29.99. decathlon.co.uk
(^4) FOR THE REEF DEEP BLUE
SEA HOODIE
Once you’ve dried o , warm up
in a microplastic-free hoodie,
made from bamboo and organic
cotton. What’s more, the
manufacturer supports leading
conservation organisation
SECORE International. RRP: £50.
forthereef.com
h ree to try: reef-safe sunscreens
SPF30
STREAM2SEA
SUNSCREEN 30ML
Water-resistant for 80
minutes of swimming, this
sunscreen isn’t harmful
to humans, freshwater
and saltwater fi sh and
coral larvae. RRP: £6.49.
fourthelement.com
SPF35
RAW LOVE
SUNSCREEN 4OZ
This mineral sunscreen
is made from 100%
plant-based ingredients
and comes in a handy
pocked-sized, eco-friendly
tin. RRP: $24.99 (£19).
rawlovesunscreen.com
SPF30
MAMA KULEANA
WATERPROOF 2OZ
Based on the Hawaiian
island of Maui, mama
KULEANA uses organic
ingredients such as coconut
oil, almond oil and shea
butter. RRP: £21 (£16).
mamakuleana.com
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