JOURNAL ARTICLE

How Technology is Saving Coral Reefs.

  • Published In: ITNOW, 2024, v. 66, n. 1. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Powell, Grant 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on James Greenhalgh CITP’s integration of his software development expertise and passion for scuba diving to support marine conservation through the Reef-World Foundation’s Green Fins programme. Greenhalgh developed the Green Fins Hub, a mobile-first digital platform that enables dive tourism operators worldwide to assess and reduce their environmental impact, particularly on coral reefs, by following a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-endorsed Code of Conduct. The platform facilitates self-assessment, generates environmental performance scores, and fosters global collaboration among operators and experts to address local threats from tourism, complementing efforts to combat broader issues like climate change. Reef-World emphasizes sustainable and ethical operations, ensuring its digital infrastructure is carbon neutral while focusing its limited resources on mitigating tourism-related reef damage rather than broader issues like sustainable fishing.

Additional Information

  • Source:ITNOW. 2024/03, Vol. 66, Issue 1, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:17465702
  • DOI:10.1093/itnow/bwae016
  • Accession Number:175496132
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