• Replant cleared land as soon as possible. Whether you plan to build near the coast or inland, do not clear your building site then leave the soil bare indefinitely. Rain will erode the land and move some of the soil to the streams and ultimately to the sea or, in the case of coastal property, directly to the sea. This soil may then be deposited on top of the coral reefs and kill them.
• During dredging and land reclamation, it is important to reduce the amount of fine silt and clay returning to the sea by using settling ponds and silt curtains.
• Carefully dispose of all litter. Whether enjoying the beach or the sea, people should dispose of their litter in the appropriate containers. Remember a plastic can strangle a sea turtle.
• Leave only bubbles. If you are a diver or snorkeller, do not touch or stand on the reef - you may damage or kill hundreds of coral organisms.
• Use mooring buoys to secure your boat or dinghy. Avoid using an anchor to hold your boat over a coral reef. If mooring buoys are not available look for a sandy area in which to anchor.
• Promote safe fishing practices. Such practices as dynamiting or using bleach to stun fish should be avoided, since these cause irreversible damage to the reef.
• Try to avoid spear fishing on the reef. This practice targets animals of certain sizes and disturbs the natural balance of the coral reef ecosystem.
• Retain beachrock ledges. Coastal property owners sometimes wish to remove beachrock ledges to improve swimming conditions. The existence of beachrock is an indicator of erosion. Leaving the beachrock helps protect the beach.
• Retain dead coral reef structures. Even when dead, coral reefs continue to protect the beach and, in some cases, help to anchor the shoreline.

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