Resorts with "No Gloves" policy?

[shinek]

For the most part, I don't have an issue with the "no gloves" policy, although I sympathize with your swollen fingers issue. Its obviously not aimed at the experienced and careful diver. I've seen too many relatively novice divers grab reef rather than fix their own bouyancy. I've also known a number of divers who carry gloves in their BC pocket and put them on once they're in the water which gets around boat crew enforcement but not if the boat provides guides/divemasters.

If the policy does nothing more than ensure people are fully aware of the potential damage they do by touching the reefs, then it is likely to be doing some good.

[lars2923]

When ever you see someone grossly touching the coral,
I say touch them with a bit of fire coral.. Like the cartoon when Homer
keeps touching a live wire... Shock.. Doh! touch... shock.. doh! touch..
shock... doh! until they get it.

[The Publisher]

I see fins banging corals far more frequently. Then there is the cursory turtle munching away on the reef with abandon.

[annakieu541]

For the most part, I don't have an issue with the "no gloves" policy, although I sympathize with your swollen fingers issue. Its obviously not aimed at the experienced and careful diver. I've seen too many relatively novice divers grab reef rather than fix their own bouyancy. I've also known a number of divers who carry gloves in their BC pocket and put them on once they're in the water which gets around boat crew enforcement but not if the boat provides guides/divemasters.

If the policy does nothing more than ensure people are fully aware of the potential damage they do by touching the reefs, then it is likely to be doing some good.

You are right!