Liveaboard Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions Gains Advanced Ecotourism Certification

Eco Certified Advanced Ecotourism

On the 6th November 2007 Mike Ball Dive Expeditions was awarded an Advanced Ecotourism Certification through the Nature and Ecotourism Accreditation Program (NEAP).

The Eco Certification Program has been developed by industry for industry, addressing the need to identify genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators in Australia. The Certification allows: industry; local communities and travelers to distinguish those operators who have made a commitment to provide product that is environmentally & socially sustainable.

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions has made a commitment to best practice in the vital areas of: ecological sustainability; education and interpretation; working with local communities; cultural history and responsible marketing. A wide range of policies are in place to meet and exceed the stringent criteria required to gain and retain the Advanced Ecotourism Certification.

In conjunction with superb diving Mike Ball guests can contribute to research initiatives and make a positive impact on the Great Barrier Reef. Daily presentations on the biology, ecology and geography of the GBR as well as interactive programs for collecting data on the health of the reef are provided. Each year the company hosts James Cook University researchers furthering their research.