Why we do not own the sea – and yet still bear responsibility

Diving in Egypt means more than just a holiday for many of us. It is an immersion into another world – one in which we can find peace, feel free and forget for a moment how hectic life on land often is.

Especially here, where the Red Sea gives us so much, we should ask ourselves an honest question:
What do we actually give back?

Because the sea belongs to no one. And yet we are responsible for it – whether we like it or not.

When your perspective changes

Almost every diver remembers that one moment:
a dive that is suddenly no longer characterised by colourful fish, impressive formations or clear visibility – but by something else. Rubbish.

A glove caught in a coral.
A piece of plastic floating between two anemones.
A cigarette in the sand.

One wonders: How did this get here? And why did I never notice it before?

Suddenly, your perspective changes. You don’t just see – you begin to question.

Destruction often happens quietly

Not all damage to the sea is visible or loud. Some of it happens incidentally – out of ignorance, not malice.

An uncontrolled fin stroke that damages coral.
An anchor that tears up a sensitive sandy seabed.
Sun cream that leaves a harmful film on the reef.
Or a touch that causes more stress than you might think.

This doesn’t just happen to beginners. It happens to all of us – even experienced divers. That’s exactly why awareness and responsibility are so important.

What we want to do differently at Lagona Divers

We are not perfect either. But we are attentive. We see it as our job not only to enable great dives, but also to pass on knowledge.

In our briefings, we not only talk about safety, but also about treating the underwater world with respect.
We teach buoyancy not as a pure technique, but as an inner attitude.
And we explain why it matters whether you touch an animal or leave a piece of plastic lying around.

We are not concerned with prohibitions, but with understanding. Anyone who has seen how fragile a reef really is will automatically become more careful.

Small decisions with a big impact

Responsibility in diving does not mean doing everything perfectly. But it does mean acting consciously – and taking small decisions seriously:

Put a piece of rubbish in your jacket pocket.
Refrain from taking a selfie if it stresses an animal.
Remind others in a friendly manner if rules are being broken.

None of this is a burden. It is an expression of attitude – and respect for what the sea gives us.

That’s why we’re continuing

We believe that change is possible. That the Red Sea is not just a backdrop for spectacular dives, but a living ecosystem that needs our care.

That’s why we actively protect the environment – not to improve our image, but because it matters. One less piece of net in the reef can save lives. One less bottle cap can save a fish.

Many of our guests help out because they sense that this is not just a show programme. This is our attitude.

The sea belongs to no one. But it touches and changes us all.
That is why we bear responsibility – not out of obligation, but out of gratitude.

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