Thailand Bans Cameras for New Divers

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In a bid to reduce damage to corals, the Thailand government has put the kibosh on inexperienced divers with cameras, now permitting only divers certified to Advanced Open Water level or those with a logbook proving at least 40 scuba dives to dive with a camera. They must provide proof of such entitlement, and instructors and assistants who fail to warn non-compliant tourists could have their licenses revoked. For snorkelers, the rules stipulate that the water level must be at least six feet above the coral to minimize disturbance....

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