Final Thoughts

Manta Rays are an extraordinary beauty that I highly recommend every scuba diver needs to experience. Komodo National Park is one of the top places in the world for diving with Manta Rays. The most well-known dive sites are Manta Point, The Cauldron and Mawan. I completed my Advanced Open Water to Divemaster with Flores Diving Centre and achieved well over 200 dives with them. They ensured I received an extraordinary adventure and I can safely say that I recommend this amazing company to anyone wishing to visit the magical waters of Komodo National Park.
 

 
This blog was written by Lauren Mogg, Marketing Expert and Founder of Mogfish Marketing, who dived with us for five months to complete her PADI Divemaster.
 

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Manta facts

Species of mantas: resident reef manta ray and giant oceanic manta ray
Top speed: 24km per hour
Lifespan of a manta: up to 50 years
Status: Vulnerable
 

Where Can You Find Mantas?

 
There are only a few places around the world where you have the chance to enjoy diving with manta rays.
 
One of the top locations in the world is here in Indonesia. Other places where you can find mantas are the Maldives, Mexico and Hawaii. The top locations in Indonesia to spot the mantas are Komodo National Park, Bali and Raja Ampat.
 
In Komodo you can usually find mantas at four dive sites. These dive sites are Manta Point, Manta Alley, Mawan and Cauldron. You can normally find mantas all year round at these dive sites but, when you hit the manta season, you can see them almost all over the Park.
 

How Big Can Manta Rays Grow?

 
Oceanic manta rays are known to grow up to a length of 9 meters and weigh up to 2 tonnes!
 
The mantas that you can find here in Komodo National Park are reef mantas, which can grow up to a length of 5 meters. Imagine swimming next to a 5 meter manta: that’s roughly 3 times bigger than the average human! It’s pretty incredible to say the least.
 

What Do Manta Rays Eat?

 
Manta rays are filter feeders so they only eat plankton. This can consist of zooplankton, mysid shrimps, copepods, arrow worms and fish larvae. A normal feeding day for a manta ray is consuming a daily average of 5kg – 27kg of food. That’s a lot, considering the size and weight of plankton!
 
Mantas usually feed near the surface where the plankton hang out. They are sometimes found feeding near the bottom where they hoover up the plankton from the seabed.
 

The Markings On Manta Rays

 
Every manta ray is unique, defined by the markings on their underside. Each marking is as unique as a human fingerprint, which is how we can tell them apart. There are a few online databases with thousands of identified mantas. They are classified by the pattern of their spots.
 
Have you got a picture of a manta that you’d like to find the name of? Or maybe it’s a new manta that hasn’t been discovered yet! Head on over to these manta databases and submit your photos to find out more about your manta.
 

Mantas Love A Clean-Up

 
Yes it’s true, mantas are clean freaks and can spend up to 8 hours a day at cleaning stations. Cleaning stations are where mantas hang out to get themselves scrubbed up by cleaner wrasses and other fish. These fish bite off tiny morsels such as dead skin and parasites. No wonder mantas are so beautiful, they’re always so super clean!
 

How Do Mantas Reproduce?

The manta reproduction process starts off at a cleaning station. Here is where the female will let off a hormone that summons the males. Then this will start ‘the chase’ which is when the males chase a female. It can last up to 48 hours.
 
The chase can be seen with many males following one female. The female will play tricks, making loops and doing a dance so she can see who is the strongest male to endure the chase.
 
Once there is only one male left, he will take hold of her left wing with his mouth. He will then move underneath the female so they are facing each other.
 
You can tell if a female has mated by checking if there is a mark on her left wing. This is where the male has taken hold of her during mating.
 
Fun Fact: Did you know that mantas give birth to live young? Once mantas give birth they do not stay with the baby, so the little one is on its own from day one! A manta giving birth has only been documented once in an aquarium. There is no other documentation of it. It is unknown where they give birth.. do you have any ideas?
 

Some Mantas Are All Black

 
Here in Komodo, we like to call them the ninja mantas. These all-black mantas (melanistic mantas) make up only 25% of the manta population. In some places they are rarer to see than in others but here in Komodo there is a 1 in 10 chance that you may see one!
 
An even rarer manta that is known to exist is the albino manta (all white). These beauties have only been spotted around Sumbawa Island, Indonesia and northern Borneo, Malaysia.
 

Are You Ready To Go Diving With Mantas?

 
Diving with manta rays is one of the best experiences that any diver can encounter. When you go diving with mantas rays make sure that you respect them and abide by the ‘code of conduct for diving with mantas’ here below:

1. Do not touch the mantas – This invades their personal space and they will swim away.
2. Keep your distance – It is best to stay at least 3 meters away from the manta. Sometimes the manta will come to you if you stay at a distance. If they decide to come to you, stay calm and control your buoyancy.
3. Do not chase the manta – This will scare the manta and it will swim away.
4. Do not use excess flash photography.
5. Have fun and make sure to enjoy this amazing experience!

 

Diving With Mantas In Komodo National Park

Now you know some awesome facts about mantas, we’re sure that you’re ready and excited to go diving with them! Our dive centre is located in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo National Park, Indonesia. At Flores Diving Centre we do daily trips to see these beautiful creatures.
 
Want to find out more about dive sites where you can find mantas or about our diving trips? Visit our dive site page and diving with us page on our website to find out more.
 
If diving with manta rays is on your bucket list, then there is no doubt you should visit Komodo National Park. See you soon!
 

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Hand Signal 1: Okay? I’m Okay 

 
This scuba hand signal is the most common hand signal that you will come across. This sign is to ask your buddy if they are okay. If you ask ‘OK?’ and they sign ‘OK’ back, then this means that everyone is good. It’s also to ask others if they have seen a certain animal that you have pointed out. Ask ‘OK?’ and they will reply back the same if they have spotted it. 
 
This signal is known as a positive signal, to let others know that everything is good. Be careful not to use this instead of ‘thumbs up’ which is another hand signal that we will cover later on. 
 
Never use this hand signal if you are not ok. If there is a problem, let your buddy know with the hand signal we will talk about next. 
 

Hand Signal 2: Not Ok / Problem 

 
This is the hand signal that you should use when something is not OK and that you may need assistance/guidance. When describing the problem, use this hand signal, then point to whatever is causing you a problem. The most common problem when diving is equalisation. To perform this hand signal,  you would signal ‘problem’ then point to your ear. 
 
To demonstrate this hand signal, you would put your hand out flat and rock it side to side. 
 

Hand Signal 3: Go Up 

 
This hand signal is a ‘thumbs up’ sign. This is to signal that you want to end the dive and to slowly make your way to the surface. 
 
If there is a problem and you want to cancel the dive (for example, if there is strong current), you would put two thumbs up, crossing your arms in a big X. 
 

Hand Signal 4: Go Down 

 
This hand signal is exactly the same as ‘go up’. Instead of putting your thumb up, you put your thumb down. 
 

Hand Signal 5: Come Up To My Level/ Come Down To My Level

 

 
These are two Komodo diving hand signals that aren’t commonly known in the worldwide dive community. This is to tell others who are deeper / shallower than you to come up / come down to your level. 
 
To demonstrate this, you simply make the go up / go down hand signal. Then place your other hand flat to where the thumb is pointing. 
 

Hand Signal 6: Safety Stop

 
This hand signal is used to show others that it is time to do the safety stop. When you see this hand signal, you will slowly ascend to 5 meters and wait there for 3 minutes. This can be calculated on your dive computer to what level you should stop and for how long. If you do not have a dive computer, stay at the same level as your guide until told to go up. 
 
This hand signal is shown when three fingers and placed beneath a flat hand. This indicates to stay at 5 meters for 3 minutes. 
 

Hand Signal 7: Buddy Up 

 
When you are too far away from your buddy or asked to go with a new buddy, your dive guide will use this hand signal. 
 
To make this hand signal, you point out your index finger on each hand then slowly draw both fingers together, parallel to each other. 
 

Hand Signal 8: How Much Air Do You Have Left In Your Tank?

 
This is a hand signal that your guide will ask you a few times throughout the dive. This hand signal is to check to see if you have enough air for the planned dive. When this hand signal is demonstrated, you will look at your depth gauge and reply on how many bars you have left (shown in the next hand signal). 
 
To make this hand signal, you would tap two fingers on the palm of your hand. 
 

Hand Signal 9: I Have ‘X’ Amount Of Air Left In My Tank

When asked for how much air you have left in your tank, you should reply with the following hand signals. This is to let your guide know if you have enough air to complete the planned dive. 
 

 
100 bar is shown by making a ‘T’ shape with both of your hands. If one hand is not free, you can make a ‘T’ shape with your arm. 
 

 
When you are counting down from 100 bar, you signal each finger as 10 bar. Be careful about signalling 60 bar, make sure to use your index finger instead of your thumb. Doing this may mistakenly tell the guide that you want to go up. 
 
In Komodo, we follow guidelines that you should start your ascent with no less than 50 bar. 
 
As you learned in your open water course, you should always check your tank to see if you have enough air. Do not rely on your guide to ask, as problems may occur if not checked regularly by yourself. 
 

Hand signal 10: 50 Bar/Low On Air

 
As said before, you should end the dive if your tank gets to 50 bar. Let you dive guide know by demonstrating this hand signal. 
 
To do this, you will clench one hand making a fist shape, then bring your hand up to your chest. 
 

Hand Signal 11: Strong Current 

 
This is another regular hand signal that we use in Komodo. In Komodo, there are a lot of strong currents, so it is very important that you know this hand signal before you dive. 
 
To make this hand signal, clench one hand into a fist. Make your other hand flat, parallel to the clenched hand and then start punching your flat hand. 
 
When your divemaster demonstrates this hand signal, be wary of the currents around you. Always stay behind your dive guide so you do not get separated from your group in strong currents.
 

Final Thoughts On Hand Signals in Komodo 

As we have mentioned before, it is important to know certain types of hand signals before you start a dive in Komodo. We hope that this guide has helped you learn some hand signals that you may not have known before!
 
Here at Flores Diving Centre, we take pride that we do thorough briefings to make sure that you are ready for the planned dive. In every one of our briefings, we will complete a refresher on the hand signals that you need to know. 
 
We offer daily diving and snorkelling trips around Komodo National Park. Visit our website to find out more information on the trips that we offer and learn more about our dive centre.
 
Komodo National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Flores and Sumbawa. Well worth a visit if you’re a huge fan of diverse underwater life and beautiful coral reefs. 
 
It’s more fun with us!

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Manta Rays

 
If you’re a big fan of manta rays, you’re in luck! You can spot mantas at many dive sites across Komodo National Park but are most famously spotted at Manta Point. 
 
The mantas that you will find here are reef mantas. These guys can reach up to 3 meters in length and are found in a black and white colour or all black (we call them ninjas). 
 
Manta season in Komodo is from September to November but can be found here all year round. 
 

Other Rays 

 
It’s not just mantas that you will find in Komodo. Other rays that you may find here are sting rays, marble rays, blue spotted stingrays and eagle rays. 
 
Most rays are found at Manta Point but they are spotted all across the park. The most common ray that you will find is the blue spotted stingray which are found at most of our dive sites. 
 

Reef Sharks

 
Sharks are a very common find in Komodo National Park and are found at every dive site across the park. There are 4 main sharks that you can find in Komodo which are the white tip reef shark, black tip reef shark, grey reef shark and the bamboo shark. If you’re lucky, you might even get a whale shark passing through, they have been spotted around the park!
 
If you would like more information on the types of sharks that you will find in Komodo and how to dive with them, visit our blog about sharks on our website. 
 

Turtles 

 
It’s like turtle city here in Komodo National Park! You will find both green turtles and hawksbill turtles all across the park. The most famous dive site for green turtles is Siaba Besar (which we like to call ‘turtle city’). Here you are able to find many turtles swimming and resting in the corals. We guarantee that you wouldn’t leave this dive site saying, ‘where were all the turtles today’? 
 

Octopus 

 
The reef octopus is the most common find here in Komodo National Park. You will find these guys either squished between some rocks poking it’s little eyes out. Or they can be found venturing out, which is always pretty cool to watch. 
 
It’s not just the reef octopus you can find here though. Other octopus that you may come across are the wunderpus, mimic octopus and the blue-ringed octopus! All these types of octopus are pretty rare so if you want the chance to come see one, it’s definitely worth a visit to Komodo. 
 

Cuttlefish

 
There are two main types of cuttlefish that you will find in the waters of Komodo. The most common cuttlefish that are found are the board club cuttlefish. These guys are the second-largest cuttlefish as they can reach up to a weight of 10kg! 
 
Another cuttlefish you could spot here is the flamboyant cuttlefish. These guys are pretty cool as they are the only cuttlefish that walk along the ocean floor! 
 

Sweetlips

 
There are many different types of sweetlips that you are able to find across the Komodo National Park. The most common are the oriental sweetlips but you can find a lot of giant sweetlips here too!
 

Giant Trevally

 
Giant trevally is spotted in the north of Komodo. These fish have very powerful swimming abilities that allow them to power hunt and usually devour prey in just one bite. 
 
Giant trevally are quite large fish as they can grow to 5 feet in length and weigh up to 80kg! These guys can be found in either a silvery-white or an almost jet-black. 
 

Barracuda 

 
The barracuda is another great sea creature that you can spot here in Komodo National Park. These guys are mostly found in the north of the park and can be spotted in large shoals. Barracuda can range in length from 50cm to 2 meters in length. We have a resident barracuda in Batu Bolong which is roughly 1.5 meters in length!
 

Clownfish

 
Oh yes, you can find a lot of Nemos in the waters of Komodo. Clownfish (also known as anemonefish) are one of the most common species that you find in Komodo National Park.
 
You will usually find the clownfish in and around their anemone. You will never find them swimming too far away from their home even when searching for food. So every time you see an anemone, you know that a clownfish will be home!
 

Triggerfish 

 
We have many different species of triggerfish roaming about the park. The most common triggerfish that you will find are the titan triggerfish. 
 
Triggerfish are bottom dwellers, you will usually find them rummaging and chucking bits of corals on the ocean floor. They can be quite aggressive, especially when protecting their nest, so it’s always best to observe them from a distance. 
 

Other Fish You May Encounter 

On your dives, you might also encounter angelfish, batfish, boxfish, crocodile fish, damselfish, dolphins, dugongs, flounders, frogfish, fusiliers, garden eel, jackfish, lionfish, lobster, mandarin fish, moray eel, napoleon wrasse, needlefish, nudibranchs (many types),  parrotfish, peacock mantis shrimp, pufferfish, scorpionfish, sea cucumber, sea snake, seahorse, snake eel, stonefish, surgeonfish, trumpetfish, tuna and unicornfish.
 

Final Thoughts 

 
There are still many more fish that you will spot throughout the park because like we said, Komodo is home to over 1,000 different fish species! 
 
Have we convinced you enough to visit Komodo? If so, here at Flores Diving Centre we offer daily trips so you can explore all these beautiful sea creatures in the best dive sites the park has to offer. You can find more information on our day trips and the sites we visit on our website. 
 
See you here soon!

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What Sharks Do You Find In Komodo?

Here in Komodo National Park, there are a few different types of sharks that you can find when on a dive. You may spot some white tip reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, bamboo catfish sharks and grey reef sharks. Sounds pretty awesome right? 
 

Whitetip Reef Shark

 
The whitetip reef sharks can be found in many dive sites across Komodo. In Komodo central locations you can find them in Siaba Besar, Siaba Kecil, Mawan, Tatawa Besar, Batu Bolong, Manta point and Pengah Kecil. The most popular hang out for these sharks are in the north of Komodo, either at Castle or Crystal Rock where at times, they can be spotted everywhere!
 
The whitetip reef shark is actually a nocturnal animal, so you will find them hunting at night. So don’t worry, you’re safe if you go diving with them during the day!
 
The average length that the whitetip reef shark can grow is 1.6 metres. The heaviest shark on record is said to be 18.3kg (wow!). The whitetip reef shark has also been living on this earth for around 42 million years! 
 

Blacktip Reef Shark

 
Blacktip reef sharks are found on fewer dive sites than the white tip here in Komodo. These sharks can be spotted at Tatawa Besar, Mawan, Manta Point and Cauldron. 
 
What’s interesting about the blacktip reef shark is that they are quite shy creatures. So it’s best to observe them from a distance and let them get close to you. You will find them here in the Indo-pacific in the shallow waters nearer the surface of reefs.
 

Bamboo Shark

 
Bamboo sharks are only found in two dive sites of Komodo. You can spot them at Manta Point and Crystal Rock. 
 
The bamboo shark is a rare shark that are only found in the coastal areas of Indonesia. So if swimming with a bamboo shark is your dream, it’s worth a visit to Komodo National Park! 
 

Grey Reef Shark

 
The grey reef shark is the biggest shark that you will come across in Komodo. Unless you are super lucky and we get some bigger sharks passing through! These sharks are spotted in the north of Komodo and either Castle or Crystal Rock. Although, these sharks have been spotted at Batu Bolong in Central Komodo, too. 
 
The appearance of a grey reef shark is an elongated body, rounded nose and large eyes. These sharks normally swim quite slowly but can reach speeds up to 25mph when it is hunting time!
 

How Do I Prepare Myself Before Swimming With Sharks? 

Before jumping into the water, there are a few things to remember. These tips will ensure your safety so you have the best possible experience when diving with the sharks. 
 

Do Your Research

Just as you are doing now, you should always do some research! Before you visit a dive site, it is good to know what sharks that you may encounter. This guide explains what you may expect from diving with sharks in Komodo. 
 
If you are visiting another dive spot, it is best to do some research. Different sharks have different behavioural patterns, so it is best to look up what sharks there are before visiting a new dive site.  
 
Another useful tip is that it would be beneficial if you ask your guide before you jump in the water. Your divemaster would have dived those dive sites many times, so they will know exactly what to expect before entering the ocean. In every briefing, they should explain all you need to know, so listening carefully to every briefing is a must. 
 

Avoid Wearing Brightly Coloured Clothing

If you are planning on going to a dive site that has sharks, it may not be the best idea to wear any bright colours. Studies have shown that sharks are attracted to bright colours. With this in mind, there are divers every day swimming with sharks wearing bright clothing. But it is best to stay on the safe side and wear toned down colours to avoid any unwanted attention. 
 

What Is The First Thing I Should Do When I Enter The Water?

 
You’re prepared and ready to dive with sharks, now it’s the fun part. Lets go diving with sharks! But what is the first thing that you should do when you enter the water and you spot your first reef shark? 
 

Descend Quickly 

 
When you first hit the water it is always best to descend as quickly as possible. The purpose for this is that sharks are attracted to objects that float on the surface. Dead animals float on the surface so it gives sharks a signal that you are something to explore or that you are food. 
 
As soon as you enter the water and all your group is okay to descend it is always best to go down as soon as possible.
 

No Quick Movements

Spotted your first shark? That’s awesome! Avoid making any fast movements or start swimming quickly towards the shark. This is because they may detect that you are a vulnerable fish in distress or another shark feeding. It’s always best to stay calm and relax yourself to avoid a shark thinking that you are something that you are not. 
 

Don’t Feed The Sharks 

This goes without saying, you should always avoid feeding the sharks. Doing this can cause a feeding frenzy which causes the sharks to get over excited and start to fight each other. Sharks start to bite anything that gets in its way which can include the divers that are observing or feeding the sharks. 
 

Buddy System

Every time you carry out a dive, you should always remember the buddy system. Always make sure that you stick with your buddy in case you encounter any problems. 
 
If you find yourself detached from your buddy when you are diving with sharks, it is always best to carry out the lost buddy procedure. This is where you ascend a few meters, look for your buddy for one minute and if you cannot find them, cancel the dive. 
 

Final Thoughts

 
Diving with sharks is an incredible and unforgettable experience if you follow the lines of being a responsible diver. A good thing to remember is that sharks are not a threat if you follow these simple rules of diving with sharks. 
 
Komodo National Park is one of the top places to dive with sharks in Indonesia. So if diving with sharks is high on your bucket list, it’s important that you pick an awesome location to do it in. Here at Flores Diving Centre, we offer daily boat trips to dive sites all across Komodo National Park. 
 
Before every dive, we give a thorough briefing to all our guests which explains what you may see at each dive site. We also explain what you should do when you encounter certain sea creatures. 
 
Visit our website to find out more information about what we offer and the dive sites that we visit in Komodo. Trust us, diving with sharks is not as scary as you may think. Sharks are beautiful creatures that are waiting for you to visit them here in Komodo.
 
Are you ready for your unforgettable experience? See you here soon!

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How does plastic affect the ocean?

 
Plastic pollution in the ocean is a huge concern that has affected the waters and the marine life within. So how does plastic waste affect the sea creatures? Marine animals can eat plastic mistaking it for food. If plastic is ingested, this can cause blockages in their digestive system which can cause early death.
 
Scientists believe that half of the sea turtles and almost every sea bird has eaten plastic. Studies show that one million seabirds and 100,000 mammals are dying from plastic waste in our oceans yearly. Sea creatures can also become trapped in waste; this results in starvation or becoming vulnerable to predators.
 
If plastic production continues at the rate that it is now, there will be more plastic waste than fish in the ocean by 2050.

But how does plastic affect me?

The toxins (BPA) that are in plastic are very harmful to humans. Plastic in our systems could lead to impaired immunity, birth defects and cancers.
 
The way that plastics enter our bodies is through many reasons; one of these ways is from the food that we digest. Did you know that 1 in 3 fish that we eat will contain plastic? We also inhale plastic from the air that we breathe and we are finding it in our water supplies.
 
By now most people are aware of plastic pollution and the impacts are but may be unaware of what we can do to help save it. So we have put together a guide that will help cut your daily usage of single-use plastic.
 
The following simple solutions aim to cut down a significant usage of plastic and some even save you a few pennies. By making these small changes, it will leave you feeling happier about your environmental impact on this planet.

STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The magical soap nuts

 
Soap nuts are our favourite alternative to plastic, hence why we have put it right at the top of our list! Let us explain why these are so amazing.
 
Soap nuts are a berry shell that contains a cleaning agent that works like detergent. This product is 100% organic, 100% natural with no chemicals and is a biodegradable alternative to any cleaning product. Soap nuts are used as an alternative to products such as shower gel, shampoo, washing up liquid, pet shampoo or any cleaning product!
 
To be honest, we don’t know why they haven’t been advertised. Soap nuts are something that we found online after searching a long time for alternatives. Soap nuts are cheap, eco-friendly and contain no plastic! Think of all that plastic that you can save in a year if you bought a bunch of these beauties.
 
The average household will spend approximately $120 – $240 a year on cleaning products. If you buy soap nuts you can buy a year’s supply for roughly $30. Do we need to sell soap nuts to you even further?

Take your own reusable bag everywhere

 
Reusable shopping bags are very easy to buy and to take shopping with you. We use around 1 trillion single-use plastic bags each year worldwide which means that we use roughly two million each minute. This is a huge amount of plastic that can end up in our oceans and are being eaten by animals such as turtles and seals.
 
We recommend buying a small bag that fits into your handbag or pocket and is easily portable. Or, if you have a car it’s always useful to keep a bunch of bags in the boot for your food shop.

Thinking about buying a takeaway coffee? Bring your own reusable cup

 
Even though it may look like coffee cups are made from cardboard, there is a lining of plastic on the inside which makes it non-recyclable.
 
We suggest buying a cute coffee cup; there are so many available to buy! We recommend buying a collapsible coffee cup. These cups are very portable and can be easily stored in your shopping bag.

Straws suck

Plastic straws are one single-use product that we can live without. When you are at a restaurant, inform the waiter that you do not want a straw with your drink. If you love to drink from straws, there are great alternatives that you can use such as a metal or bamboo straw.

Refuse single-use bottled water

 
Did you know that a single-use bottle takes over 700 years to decompose? Also, around 20 billion plastic bottles will end up in landfills each year? These are crazy numbers for something that is free if you were to fill up at home or at a water fountain.
 
We would suggest buying a super cool stainless steel bottle that you feel proud to take with you. There are many free water refill stations globally that you can use. We love the refill stations that tell you how many single-use bottles have been saved by the number of bottles that the machine has filled.

Ladies, why not try a diva cup?

The average woman will go through 10,000 – 14,000 sanitary products in her lifetime. Sanitary items are again, single-use products that we can live without. But how you live without feminine products? Well, there is now a cup that we can reuse for your periods can be used for up to 2 years!
 
Women will spend an average of $1,500 in their lifetime on sanitary products, but Diva cups will cost you around $15 – $30. Although you will have to replace this once every few years that means that you may be saving a whopping $1,140. This takes into account the average of $360 for the cost of cups that you would buy in your lifetime.
 
So, girls, this is a great way to reduce your plastic and to save a lot of money too!
 
Or if you prefer to use pads, why not try a reusable cloth liner or pad? These reusable products can be washed and used again for as long as you wish.

Final thoughts on plastic pollution

Plastic pollution is not something that we can hide away from any longer, it’s not a rumour, it is now our reality. By incorporating these simple steps in your daily life, you can make a huge difference to the planet.

Want to help further in plastic pollution?

Next time you are at the beach, aim to pick up at least 5 items of plastic. By doing this, it will save a whole load of sea creatures and marine mammals!

Eco-Diving

 
Here at Flores Diving Centre, we offer an Eco-Dive to our customers to help clean up the plastic in the ocean. The Eco-Dive is a non-profit service that we offer to get our customers to join us in ocean cleanups in Komodo. The aim of the Eco-Dive is to inspire customers to take the plunge in tackling the earth’s plastic crisis. If you would like to find out more about what we offer, please visit our Eco-Dive page on our website. Or you can contact us through our website, we’re happy to help!

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