DennisS
Contributor
kabluton:I know that it is a good overall rule of thumb not to touch the marine life (corals, fish, etc) for various reasons (damage, venomous stings, etc). I have been with some dive operations that tell you not to touch and then the divemasters actually touch certain things themselves. Isn't that hypocritical?
I love and respect the reefs and try never, ever to damage anything (especially the corals) but is there ever a time when touching the animals is okay? opinions on this.
Only if they initiate the contact.
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