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December 2011 E-Current
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 E-Current
December 2011 |
In This Issue: Double Your Conservation Impact • Shark Outreach at DEMA • Astounding Coral Crustaceans • CORAL Composer Wins Telly Award
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It’s That Time of Year »
There are only 23 days left to make your charitable contributions for 2011. If you’re looking to maximize your deductions—as well as protect some of the most valuable ecosystems on our planet—please donate to CORAL today. |
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Your Investment in Coral Reefs—Doubled!
Have you heard the great news? A group of current and former Board members have pledged to match all gifts made to CORAL before January 15th. Your donation will now be worth twice as much to our critical conservation initiatives. Please help us capitalize on this special opportunity by generously donating today. Thank you!
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CORAL’s Fiji Shark Campaign Draws Interest at DEMA
CORAL’s Fiji shark campaign made a splash at this year’s DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida. The international dive trade event drew our partners and stakeholders from around the globe, and CORAL seized the opportunity to build support for a national shark sanctuary in Fiji. Protecting sharks—and therefore reefs—will help to promote Fiji’s reputation as a world-class dive destination.
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In Photos: Study Finds Astounding Coral Crustacean Biodiversity
A new study led by CORAL board member Dr. Nancy Knowlton suggests that reefs may harbor even more biodiversity than previously proposed. The study, conducted over seven far-flung locations, found more than 500 species of shrimp, crabs, and other crustaceans in a total reef area of just over six square meters. Follow the link below to learn more about the study’s significance and see some of the remarkable species discovered.
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Composer John DeBorde Wins Telly Award for CORAL Video
If you’ve ever watched CORAL’s “Who We Are” and “What We Do” videos, you have no doubt enjoyed the beautiful accompanying music by composer and CORAL member John DeBorde. Now John’s score for our “What We Do” video has won national recognition in this year’s Telly Awards, which honor outstanding video productions, television commercials, and films.
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* Photo Credits and Notes:
Banner Photo: Chromis (Chromis viridis), Indonesia
Photographer: Jeff Yonover
Large Center Photo: Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus sp.), Indonesia
Photographer: Jeff Yonover
Left Side Photo: Sustainable Marine Recreation workshop participants in Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Photographer: Photo courtesy of CORAL staff
Thumbnails: 1) Dennis Liberson, 2) Doug Richardson, 3) Dennis Liberson
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