Sand Dollar Sports Dive Center

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

We Are Committed to Caring for the Environment!

Protecting Coral Reefs

We are a Green fins dive center!

Green Fins Members protect and conserve coral reefs by following environmental guidelines that promote a sustainable diving and snorkeling industry. 

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Help Protect Our Oceans with the Green Fins Diver e-Course

Whether you’re new to diving or an experienced explorer, every diver and snorkeler can make a difference in preserving the marine environment by practicing eco-friendly techniques. The Green Fins Diver e-Course empowers you to act in protecting the ocean by increasing your environmental awareness and helping you learn how to dive with minimal impact on underwater ecosystems.

 

For just $25 (which supports essential marine conservation work), the Green Fins Diver e-Course enhances your diving knowledge, equipping you with the skills and confidence needed for sustainable diving practices. You’ll also gain insight into how to leverage your influence as a consumer to encourage eco-friendly choices across the diving industry.

 

With millions of divers enjoying coral reefs each year, the more certified Green Fins divers we have, the stronger our collective effort to safeguard these precious ecosystems for future generations!

We care about the environment!

Sand Dollar Sports is a Sustainable Water Sports Center

Why we stand out as a sustainable dive company in Cozumel:
All our waste is separated at the office, dive center, and restaurant.
  • Long history of commitment: We were a founding member of the Cozumel Marine Park initiative in 1996, showing a long-term dedication to conservation.

  • Active reef restoration: We directly invest in reef health by placing artificial reefs to create fish habitat and aid coral recovery.

  • Focus on sustainable practices: Our staff is trained on minimizing environmental impact during dives and likely emphasizes proper buoyancy control, no sunscreen policy, and responsible interaction with marine life.

  • Transparency and education: We have a dedicated sustainability policy outlining their efforts and encourage environmental awareness among divers.

 

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We use solar power for our air compressor!

A leader in sustainable practices in Cozumel

We're committed to creating, using, and sharing eco-friendly policies within our company. This ensures our tours have minimal impact on the environment and local community. By setting a positive example, we hope to inspire our guests, partners, and the wider community to join us in protecting Cozumel's natural beauty.
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Code of Ethics and Sustainability

At Sand Dollar Sports (SDS), we are committed to acting ethically and sustainably, always seeking to generate a positive impact on the environment and the community where we operate. Our Code of Ethics guides all our employees and partners to meet high standards of integrity, social responsibility and sustainability.

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

As a business group that has offered tourism services for more than 40 years, Sand Dollar Sports (SDS), as well as Sunset Cozumel are committed to developing, applying, evaluating and promoting policies aimed at sustainability and social responsibility to minimize the possible negative impacts that our tourism activities could have on the environment and the community.