In the evolving landscape of sustainable marine tourism, Ceningan Divers continues to set the standard for environmental responsibility. The Nusa Ceningan, Bali-based dive center has been awarded the Green Fins Award 2025, recognizing its leadership in ocean conservation and responsible tourism.
The Reef-World Foundation, which coordinates the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative, selected Ceningan Divers for its dedication to sustainability, community engagement, and education. This year’s award not only honors eco-friendly practices but also celebrates businesses that inspire meaningful change beyond their operations.
Leading the Way in Sustainable Marine Tourism
The Green Fins Award 2025 focused on marine tourism operators that integrate sustainability into every aspect of their work. Beyond reducing environmental impact, these businesses actively promote responsible practices among guests, staff, and the broader diving community.
The selection process included five top-rated Green Fins Members, each holding the Best Environmental Performer status. While public votes helped showcase global support for the nominees, the final decision was based on three performance pillars:
- Sustainable Business – Implementing environmentally conscious policies in daily operations
- Reach – Engaging with the global marine conservation community
- People – Educating guests and staff to foster long-term sustainability
“Sustainability isn’t just a marketing campaign for Ceningan Divers. It is woven into their operations, influencing both the local community and the global diving sector,” said Dev Albao, Programmes Manager at The Reef-World Foundation.
Commitment to Conservation and Community
As a long-standing Green Fins Member and PADI Eco Center, Ceningan Divers has demonstrated a deep commitment to ocean protection through several key initiatives:
- A comprehensive no single-use plastic policy across all operations
- Community outreach and environmental education for both locals and travelers
- Regular beach and underwater cleanups to help preserve marine ecosystems
- Marine conservation events for staff, guests, and partners
- Training and education programs, including the Green Fins Diver e-Course
“We are incredibly honored to receive the Green Fins Award 2025,” said Matt Hutchinson, Co-Owner of Ceningan Divers. “This recognition deepens our commitment to inspiring meaningful change, protecting our ocean, and searching for sustainable solutions that will shape a better future for marine ecosystems.”
A Model for Responsible Tourism
The Green Fins Award, powered by The Reef-World Foundation, highlights the critical role marine tourism operators play in ocean protection. As more travelers seek ethical and responsible experiences, businesses like Ceningan Divers are redefining the standards for sustainable tourism.
In Indonesia, the Green Fins initiative is implemented by Coral Triangle Center, helping marine businesses develop sustainable practices that support conservation efforts.
To learn more about Green Fins and explore ways dive operators can reduce their environmental impact, visit greenfins.net. Protecting reefs today will ensure they thrive for generations to come.
About Reef-World
The Reef-World Foundation is a registered UK charity which delivers practical solutions for marine conservation around the world. The charity promotes the wise use of natural resources – particularly coral reefs and related ecosystems – for the benefit of local communities, visitors and future generations. It is dedicated to supporting, inspiring and empowering governments, businesses, communities and individuals around the world to act in conserving and sustainably developing coastal resources.
Reef-World leads the global implementation of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative, which focuses on driving environmentally friendly scuba diving and snorkelling practices across the industry globally. As such, the charity provides low-cost and practical solutions to local and industry-wide environmental challenges associated with the marine tourism industry. It provides education and capacity-building assistance to empower environmental champions (within the diving industry, local communities, authorities and governments) to implement proven coastal resource management approaches.