Vol. 7, Issue 1

In this issue...

1. Become a Dive In To Earth Day Regional Representative
2. Be the First to Review Sustainable Marine Tourism Standards for Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras
3. Coral Reefs in the News

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Dear Coral Reef Supporter,

Komodo National Park protects some of the world's pristine reefs. Be one of the few to experience its wonders and take part in grassroots conservation while enjoying the luxury of a liveaboard dive boat. The Komodo National Park needs four experienced divers to help install moorings to protect the reef from anchor damage. Previous mooring experience not necessary, but must be nitrox certified. See more details for this once in a lifetime opportunity…

http://www.coral.org/komodo [link archived]

Thank You,
Brian Huse, Executive Director

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1. BECOME A DIVE IN TO EARTH DAY REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Are you well connected in your community? Can you think of schools, dive clubs, dive shops, or community groups that might be interested in organizing a beach cleanup or marine related educational seminar this Earth Day? If so, we would love for you to become a Dive In Regional Representative. Help spread awareness around the world about coral reef conservation and recruit participants and organizers in your area…

http://www.coral.org/beregionalrep [link archived]

2. BE THE FIRST TO REVIEW SUSTAINABLE MARINE TOURISM BUSINESS STANDARDS FOR MEXICO, BELIZE, GUATEMALA, AND HONDURAS

The businesses, governments, and local conservation groups in these four countries have created and approved industry standards to ensure environmentally sustainable boating, snorkeling, and diving on the reef. Take part in conservation by providing feedback, comments, and support for these standards. Comments needed by March 16, 2007…

 http://www.coral.org/mar [link archived]

3. CORAL REEFS IN THE NEWS

- Ancient Corals Predict Future of Global Climate, Scientific American
- Bush Signs Ocean Legislation Into Law, Environmental News Service
- Fish Homing Instinct Offers Clue to Coral Reef Diversity, Guardian Unlimited UK
- No Entry Zones Key to Shark Conservation, Practical Fishkeeping