ScubaBunga
Contributor
I always feel this is a double edged sword. I personally have loved diving for a long time even before I was certified (Cousteau fan growing up). But some days I wish fewer people would be diving on the reefs and wrecks as I've seen many divers crash into the reefs, poke at the fish, etc. I also hate large groups in the water - unfortunately more often than not, that's the type of trip I end up scheduling due to costs (large group packages are generally cheaper and far easier to book). These days I dive with my boys more than the LDS group and they enjoy it as well. But larger numbers provide lower costs - I've brought in several friends to diving so trying to do my part. Diving is not a lot of instant gratification in today's world and does take some investment (classes, travel, gear) and it's not as flashy which seems to be an important thing in today's world. Hopefully there is enough interest to keep the industry going and interest to keep reefs and fish populations healthy - but not too much to be crowded in such a peaceful environment.