{"id":67,"date":"2026-10-01T21:01:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T19:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/conservation\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T22:38:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:38:50","slug":"conservation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/conservation\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservation"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section dd-section--hero has-media has-overlay-left min-h-80 valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__media\"><img width=\"1799\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1799x1200.webp\" class=\"dd-section__img\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1799x1200.webp 1799w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1349x900.webp 1349w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3.webp 2000w\" \/><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Conservation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 style=\"--dd-lw:15\" class=\"wp-block-heading dd-fit\">Protecting<br>tiger sharks<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-subtitle wp-block-paragraph\">Respect is part of every dive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sharks are vital for healthy oceans and many species are threatened. The way we dive with them matters.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<nav class=\"dd-subnav is-sticky alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section-nav\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/behaviour\/\">Behaviour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/safety\/\">Safety<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/conservation\/\">Conservation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section no-media has-overlay-none min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section has-background has-bg-secondary-background-color\"><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dd-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Our principles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we dive with sharks<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul style=\"--dd-cols:4\" class=\"dd-features is-band cols-4 wp-block-dropdive-features\">\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--eye\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M10 12a2 2 0 1 0 4 0a2 2 0 0 0 -4 0\"\/><path d=\"M21 12c-2.4 4 -5.4 6 -9 6c-3.6 0 -6.6 -2 -9 -6c2.4 -4 5.4 -6 9 -6c3.6 0 6.6 2 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Observe,<br>never touch<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--users\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M10 13a2 2 0 1 0 4 0a2 2 0 0 0 -4 0\"\/><path d=\"M8 21v-1a2 2 0 0 1 2 -2h4a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v1\"\/><path d=\"M15 5a2 2 0 1 0 4 0a2 2 0 0 0 -4 0\"\/><path d=\"M17 10h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v1\"\/><path d=\"M5 5a2 2 0 1 0 4 0a2 2 0 0 0 -4 0\"\/><path d=\"M3 13v-1a2 2 0 0 1 2 -2h2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Small<br>groups<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--leaf\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M5 21c.5 -4.5 2.5 -8 7 -10\"\/><path d=\"M9 18c6.218 0 10.5 -3.288 11 -12v-2h-4.014c-9 0 -11.986 4 -12 9c0 1 0 3 2 5h3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Leave<br>no trace<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--certificate\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15 15m-3 0a3 3 0 1 0 6 0a3 3 0 1 0 -6 0\"\/><path d=\"M13 17.5v4.5l2 -1.5l2 1.5v-4.5\"\/><path d=\"M10 19h-5a2 2 0 0 1 -2 -2v-10c0 -1.1 .9 -2 2 -2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v10a2 2 0 0 1 -1 1.73\"\/><path d=\"M6 9l12 0\"\/><path d=\"M6 12l3 0\"\/><path d=\"M6 15l2 0\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Educate<br>every diver<\/span><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section no-media has-overlay-none min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Why it matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"--dd-lw:10\" class=\"wp-block-heading dd-fit\">Healthy oceans<br>need sharks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As top predators, sharks help keep marine ecosystems in balance. Shark diving shows that a living shark is worth far more than a dead one, for the ocean and for local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><figure class=\"dd-media is-reveal wp-block-dropdive-media\" data-dd-reveal><div class=\"dd-media__frame\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3\"><img width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsr2-1350x900.webp\" class=\"dd-media__img\" alt=\"Tiger shark with a fish nearby\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 50vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsr2-1350x900.webp 1350w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsr2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsr2-1024x682.webp 1024w, 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is-style-check\">\n<li>Follow your guide\u2019s instructions and keep your distance from wildlife.<\/li>\n\n<li>Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid single-use plastic.<\/li>\n\n<li>Share your photos with researchers when we tell you about identification projects.<\/li>\n\n<li>Choose operators that put animal welfare first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section has-media has-overlay-left min-h-60 valign-center width-content alignfull dd-cta wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__media\"><img width=\"1799\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1799x1200.webp\" class=\"dd-section__img\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1799x1200.webp 1799w, 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