Should divers be allowed near coral reefs? Why?

Question

Should divers be allowed near coral reefs? Why?

Please explain in article form.

Most detailed answer gets best answer.

Thank you all. But Richard won due to presenting it in article form along with a very professional statement.

Thanks. Richard will get best answer when question closes.

Answer 1

Only professional divers who are engaged in scientific work should be allowed near coral reefs. Coral reefs are delicate ecosystems and are essential to the food chain. They also serve as habitat for many of the smaller sea creatures. Recreational divers should stay way from coral reefs.

Answer 2

Yes, because coral reefs are very fragile ecosystems and right now they're fading away because of misuse. Also, coral is often harvested for jewelry and divers are the ones who harvest it. If they aren't banned, these reefs could disappear and further upset the marine ecosystem.

Answer 3

Yes.

Ban the bad divers, not ALL divers. Education is the best remedy for eliminating destructive diving behaviors.

As for getting an "article", maybe someone else has that much time on their hands, I sure don't.

Answer 4

Where else would they dive? Coral reefs are fine to dive on as long as they are not damaged. More problems come from the pacific where they use cyanide fishing, dynamite and pollute the reefs.