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To a certain extent, this is true. The Beqa Lagoon area is not trampled by any means, but was definitely showing signs of wear and tear at well-frequented dive sites. We also were shocked to see graffiti - yes, graffiti - written onto some large corals.
Assuming you are staying at Beqa Lagoon Resort, this is absolutely a true statement. You can shore dive in the afternoon, and maybe get in an extra dive or two, but it's an inconvenient process that you quickly burn out on.
This depends on your ability to swim and the tides. Our stay, the afternoons were outgoing tide and the vis sucked. We did get in one morning shore dive with fresh ocean water and the vis opened up considerabaly, still, it was only about 60'-80'. As far as condition, the close in (to the dive locker) coral does show wear although it's nice. We did scooter one shore dive, and went far beyond what the average (or above average) diver would swim to - about 1/3 mile - and the hard coral was absolutely spectacular.
The resort is great. The folks that maintain the grounds, clean your rooms, and the food and waitstaff are all exceptional. I'd go back, just keep in mind that Beqa Lagoon Resort is a vacation you incidentally dive on, not a diving vacation.
