9. REEF-SAFE SUNSCREENS
It is natural to use sunscreens to protect yourself from sunburns but scientists have discovered certain chemicals in regular sunscreens that can cause bleaching of corals and reefs. These include oxybenzone, octinoxate or nano-particles of any kind. As a diver, you can reduce your carbon footprint and make an effort towards helping the reefs and corals to come back, hence we would request you to use reef-safe sunscreens easily available on Amazon.
10. MOSQUITO REPELLANT
As most of the island is forest cover, there are a lot of mosquitoes in the evening around 5 pm to 7 pm and in the morning too. Don’t worry, these mosquitoes do not carry diseases as there are no malaria cases reported on the island so far. You might also get bitten by sandflies if you like to spend your time along the shore, so it would be best to carry your own bug repellant/mosquito repellent based on your skin type. You can also buy generic mosquito repellents in the supermarket here.