We are an international standard for diving and snorkeling aimed at protecting coral reefs.
We are involved in the "GREEN FINS" initiative.
We are an international standard for diving and snorkeling aimed at protecting coral reefs.
We are involved in the "GREEN FINS" initiative.
At ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort, Last November, "GREEN FINS" It has been one year since we received official certification.
At ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort, Last November, "GREEN FINS" It has been one year since we received official certification.
Our resort announced its participation in Green Fins in June 2021 and has been working to comply with the guidelines and promote their activities. After clearing the strict evaluation criteria, we were officially certified in November 2022. During the assessment, the degree of impact on the environment is scored and a ranking is given based on the level. Our resort is currently certified as "Silver".
Two years after certification, we will continue to strive to be an environmentally friendly eco-resort of world standard, aiming for the higher "Gold" rank.
Our resort announced its participation in Green Fins in June 2021 and has been working to comply with the guidelines and promote their activities. After clearing the strict evaluation criteria, we were officially certified in November 2022. During the assessment, the degree of impact on the environment is scored and a ranking is given based on the level. Our resort is currently certified as "Silver".
Two years after certification, we will continue to strive to be an environmentally friendly eco-resort of world standard, aiming for the higher "Gold" rank.
Green Fins is an initiative aimed at protecting coral reefs that was launched in 2004 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Reefworld Foundation in the UK. It establishes and disseminates guidelines for environmentally friendly diving and snorkeling, and evaluates and certifies dive shops that comply with these guidelines. Since its establishment, approximately 600 dive shops in 14 countries around the world have been certified.
Onna Village, where our resort is located, declared itself the world's most coral-friendly village on July 21, 2018, and was selected as an SDGs Future City by the Cabinet Office in 2019. In April 2020, the village became the first in Japan to introduce Green Fins.
Green Fins is an initiative aimed at protecting coral reefs that was launched in 2004 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Reefworld Foundation in the UK. It establishes and disseminates guidelines for environmentally friendly diving and snorkeling, and evaluates and certifies dive shops that comply with these guidelines. Since its establishment, approximately 600 dive shops in 14 countries around the world have been certified.
Onna Village, where our resort is located, declared itself the world's most coral-friendly village on July 21, 2018, and was selected as an SDGs Future City by the Cabinet Office in 2019. In April 2020, the village became the first in Japan to introduce Green Fins.
What happens if the coral reefs disappear?
What happens if the coral reefs disappear?
Coral reefs are essential for maintaining biodiversity and for our diet. It is said that about 90,000 different species of creatures live in coral. It also absorbs carbon dioxide, helping to prevent global warming.
The decline of coral reefs leads to the collapse of marine ecosystems, leading to a decline and extinction of fish.
There is concern that global warming is accelerating. We appreciate your cooperation in our environmental conservation efforts.
Coral reefs are essential for maintaining biodiversity and for our diet. It is said that about 90,000 different species of creatures live in coral. It also absorbs carbon dioxide, helping to prevent global warming.
The decline of coral reefs leads to the collapse of marine ecosystems, leading to a decline and extinction of fish.
There is concern that global warming is accelerating. We appreciate your cooperation in our environmental conservation efforts.
What we can do to preserve coral reefs for the future - aiming for a sustainable society
What we can do to preserve coral reefs for the future - aiming for a sustainable society
Before participating in the activity
Before participating in the activity
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reef-safe sunscreen
In order to preserve not only the coral but also the beautiful ocean, we recommend using environmentally friendly sunscreens that do not contain chemicals.
Please also consider wearing a rash guard to protect yourself from the sun.
In order to preserve not only the coral but also the beautiful ocean, we recommend using environmentally friendly sunscreens that do not contain chemicals.
Please also consider wearing a rash guard to protect yourself from the sun.
Participating in an activity
Participating in an activity
1. Don't touch or stand on the coral Coral is very fragile and can crumble with even the slightest impact. Corals can also sting anyone they touch, causing cuts and injuries to limbs.
Please refrain from touching or standing on the coral.
1. Don't touch or stand on the coral Coral is very fragile and can crumble with even the slightest impact. Corals can also sting anyone they touch, causing cuts and injuries to limbs.
Please refrain from touching or standing on the coral.
2. Don’t wear gloves There is a risk that you may touch coral and other marine life because you feel safe while wearing gloves. The ocean is home to many creatures that pose a threat to your life.
For the safety of marine life and everyone, please refrain from using gloves.
2. Don’t wear gloves There is a risk that you may touch coral and other marine life because you feel safe while wearing gloves. The ocean is home to many creatures that pose a threat to your life.
For the safety of marine life and everyone, please refrain from using gloves.
3. Don’t feed marine life Feeding can change the behavior of marine organisms, potentially resulting in significant alterations to marine ecosystems.
Coral reefs and the surrounding environment that supports them are threatened.
3. Don’t feed marine life Feeding can change the behavior of marine organisms, potentially resulting in significant alterations to marine ecosystems.
Coral reefs and the surrounding environment that supports them are threatened.
4. Take your trash home with you If any debris gets into the bodies of marine animals, it could be life-threatening. It can also have an impact on the food chain. Even though we cannot see it, there is a possibility that fish with garbage still inside them may end up on our dinner tables.
We ask for your cooperation in not littering but taking it home with you.
4. Take your trash home with you If any debris gets into the bodies of marine animals, it could be life-threatening. It can also have an impact on the food chain. Even though we cannot see it, there is a possibility that fish with garbage still inside them may end up on our dinner tables.
We ask for your cooperation in not littering but taking it home with you.
Before and after the activity
Before and after the activity
Promoting the use of eco-bags While traveling, you will have many opportunities to shop at supermarkets and souvenir shops.
We recommend making your own eco bag that you can use over and over again.
Reducing trash helps protect coral reefs and oceans.
Promoting the use of eco-bags While traveling, you will have many opportunities to shop at supermarkets and souvenir shops.
We recommend making your own eco bag that you can use over and over again.
Reducing trash helps protect coral reefs and oceans.
Other initiatives in accordance with the guidelines
Other initiatives in accordance with the guidelines
・Presentation before participating in the activity
・Posting guidelines
・When participating in a snorkeling tour, wearing a life jacket is mandatory.
・Do not drop anchor on coral reefs - Use ship mooring buoys
・Staff members will be conducting regular beach clean-up activities
・Presentation before participating in the activity
・Posting guidelines
・When participating in a snorkeling tour, wearing a life jacket is mandatory.
・Do not drop anchor on coral reefs - Use ship mooring buoys
・Staff members will be conducting regular beach clean-up activities
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort will continue to work with Onna Village, which is promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable community development, to adhere to the Green Fins guidelines and through proactive awareness-raising activities and other environmental conservation measures, in order to become a cutting-edge eco-resort chosen by people from all over the world.
*For more information about Green Fins, please click here.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort will continue to work with Onna Village, which is promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable community development, to adhere to the Green Fins guidelines and through proactive awareness-raising activities and other environmental conservation measures, in order to become a cutting-edge eco-resort chosen by people from all over the world.
*For more information about Green Fins, please click here.
We support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
