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NEMO DIVING CENTER
INTRODUCE THEIR NEW LOCATION WITH A CLEAN-UP EVENT
Nemo Diving Center have officially announced their move to the Azure Residence from their previous location at Dukes The Palm, Royal Hideaway Hotel. What better way to make an announcement than to help the environment out at the same time? Being an experienced diving center they not only train new divers and upskill certified divers, but they aim to protect the ocean and our environment as well. Having partnered with Nakheel and the Emirates Diving Association, Nemo Diving Center held their first clean-up event on Saturday the 3rd of April for the Palm Jumeirah community. They had 23 volunteers who had dedicated their time to come down and help the five dive instructors. Utilising their beachfront property, the welcome message was delivered by Nemo’s Dive Instructor, Mohab who outlined the purpose of the event. He shared some key facts to reinforce the impact they were trying to make. Ocean pollution isn’t news to anyone, which is why these types of events are welcome and needed around the world. Nemo Diving Center wanted to make an impact and be one of the solutions in removing as much debris from the waters in which they dive every day! Being their first event, they weren’t sure exactly what they would find, however they were sadly made aware by the amount of debris they came back with. Collectively, each diver brought up a bag full of 6
DIVERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT | JUNE 2021
trash from the sea. 17 bags were filled in total with divers mainly focusing on the beachfront area of Azure Residence down to a depth of 8 metres. The debris was extremely varied from numerous plastic bottles, drifting fishing nets, balloon debris, plastic bags, to large metal poles, plastic buckets and much more. They also had some volunteers searching the shoreline and neighbouring rock formations to find more plastic bottles, plastic straws, numerous cigarette butts, including maintenance and cleaning materials – silicon bottles, and a very badly corroded shovel. Continued education and regular events like these will be the only way to continue making an impact.This is just the start for Nemo Diving Center, with many more educational events being organised. They hope that they continue making an impact in the Palm Jumeirah community and if you want to be involved in any upcoming events, please message them on Instagram: @nemo_diving_center.
ABOUT NEMO DIVING CENTER Nemo Diving Center was established in 2014 in Dubai, UAE and continues to offer high-quality services to thousands of divers throughout the world. We offer diving excursions in both Dubai and Fujairah to certified divers, and train all levels – from beginners to experienced divers. People can get to know the enchantments of the sea safely and easily by doing their first dives with us. We are proud of our dedication to our high safety standards, clean and comfortable facilities, and friendly, experienced staff. Diving is a serious occupation to us, and our way of life.
