diff --git a/crest/Assets/Crest/Crest/Scripts/Helpers/UnderwaterEffect.cs b/crest/Assets/Crest/Crest/Scripts/Helpers/UnderwaterEffect.cs
index 443c83172..5b751abee 100644
--- a/crest/Assets/Crest/Crest/Scripts/Helpers/UnderwaterEffect.cs
+++ b/crest/Assets/Crest/Crest/Scripts/Helpers/UnderwaterEffect.cs
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ public partial class UnderwaterEffect : CustomMonoBehaviour
 
         private void Start()
         {
-            if (!TryGetComponent<Renderer>(out var _rend))
+            if (!TryGetComponent(out _rend))
             {
                 Debug.LogError($"Crest: No renderer attached to <i>{this}</i>. Please attach on or use the prefab.");
                 return;