Published on Coral Reef Alliance (http://www.coral.org)
February 2012 E-Current

Blenny on soft coral [1]
E-Current
February 2012
 In This Issue: Year-end Fundraising Match [2] • New Fiji Field Manager [3]
• MARTI Unveils New Board [4] • Hotel Reef Stewardship Project [5]
 [6]

Featured Location: Indonesia [7]
Collectible Underwater Tags
Collectible Underwater Tags [8] In Indonesia, CORAL has been working with members of the eastern Bali community of Amed to create collectible underwater dive tags; proceeds from the sale of these tags will fund coral reef conservation initiatives and important waste management projects. As coastal tourism in this region has increased, ensuring proper waste disposal has become more difficult and expensive. This has impacted the reefs, as garbage has made its way offshore. Sustainable revenue from the dive tags will support important infrastructure needs, including garbage bins, offshore garbage traps, composting supplies, and tools for educating local school children about waste management. Good news for reefs and the community.
Learn more about our work in Indonesia » [9]

 

> Help the Reefs Quick Tip [10]
The National Ocean Council is seeking comments on their proposed National Ocean Policy blueprint. Take a moment to educate yourself on this important plan and ask the council to ensure strong protections for coral reefs!
More on our site » [11]


Coral Reefs in the News [12]

Ocean Temps Drive Coral Growth—and Decline [13]
Source: Summit County Citizens Voice

 

Sea Cucumber 'Poo' Crucial in Protecting Coral Reefs [14]
Source: ABC Radio Australia

 

Corals: A 50-Year Photographic Record of Changes [15]
Source: Reef Relief

 

Coral Reefs and Fish Depend on Each Other [16]
Source: UPI

 

High CO2 in Ocean Can Cause Brain Damage in Fish [17]
Source: ABC

 

More News... [18]

 

Hingebeak shrimps on a heart shaped hole in a sponge [19]

 


Do You Love Coral Reefs? » [20]
We know you do! So show your passion for coral reefs by making a special Valentine’s Day donation [21] to the Coral Reef Alliance today. Your gift won’t buy chocolates or flowers; much more importantly, it will fund durable solutions that protect one of our planet’s most beautiful and critical ecosystems.


Pederson cleaner shrimp [22] Year-end Fundraising Goal Reached! [23]
We’d like to extend a special thank you to our generous supporters who contributed to CORAL during our year-end fundraising season. Thanks to a special match from our Board of Directors, your generous gifts were doubled, earning an additional $100,000 in unrestricted funding for our conservation initiatives. If you missed this opportunity, but would still like to contribute, please donate today [24]. Your contribution will allow us to invest even more resources in durable conservation solutions.
Learn more » [25]
 
Sunil Raj. Prasad [26] Sunil Raj. Prasad Joins CORAL Team [27]
We’re delighted to welcome Sunil Raj Prasad as our  Fiji-based field manager! In his new role, Sunil is managing our community-based conservation efforts in Kubulau and the Namena Marine Reserve. Sunil’s strong background in project coordination, biological research, and community outreach is already proving to be a great asset to the organization.
Learn more » [28]
 
MARTI Logo [29] [30]MARTI Names New Board of Advisors [31]
The Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative (MARTI), of which CORAL is a founding member, has been stepping up efforts to help marine recreation providers, cruise lines, and hotels reduce their impacts on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. To support this growth, the initiative has expanded its internal capacity and recently named its very first board of advisors! We encourage you to meet the newly appointed governance team and explore MARTI’s redesigned website.
Learn more » [32]
 
Hawaii Hotel [33] Hawaii Hotel Reef Stewardship Project [34]
CORAL has just launched an exciting initiative in Hawaii that promotes sustainable tourism and reef stewardship within the state’s accommodations sector. CORAL is providing important tools to help hotels increase their sustainability while also acknowledging those who engage in conservation efforts beyond the standard water and energy reduction practices. It’s a win-win! Find out which hotels have signed on to participate so far.
Learn more » [35]

 

* Photo Credits and Notes:
Banner Photo: Blenny (Ecsenius sp.) on soft coral
Photographer: Jeff Yonover
Large Center Photo: Hingebeak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) on a sponge
Photographer: Jeff Yonover
Thumbnail 1: Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni)
Photographer: Jeff Yonover
© 2012 The Coral Reef Alliance 351 California Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA, 1-888-CORAL-REEF info@coral.org
Source URL (retrieved on 05/23/2013 - 22:15): http://www.coral.org/node/5771

Links:
[1] http://www.coral.org
[2] http://www.coral.org/node/5771#story1
[3] http://www.coral.org/node/5771#story2
[4] http://www.coral.org/node/5771#story3
[5] http://www.coral.org/node/5771#story4
[6] http://www.coral.org/node/5771#story4
[7] http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/asia/pacific/raja_ampat
[8] http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/asia/pacific/raja_ampat
[9] http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/asia/pacific/raja_ampat
[10] http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oceans/implementationplan
[11] http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oceans/implementationplan
[12] http://www.coral.org/news/headlines
[13] http://www.coral.org/node/5770
[14] http://www.coral.org/node/5768
[15] http://www.coral.org/node/5764
[16] http://www.coral.org/node/5763
[17] http://www.coral.org/node/5762
[18] http://www.coral.org/news/from_the_media
[19] http://www.coral.org/donate
[20] http://www.coral.org/donate
[21] http://www.coral.org/donate
[22] https://coral.secure.force.com/donate
[23] https://coral.secure.force.com/donate
[24] http://www.coral.org/donate
[25] https://coral.secure.force.com/donate
[26] http://www.coral.org/who_we_are/about_the_people/our_staff%2523Sunil
[27] http://www.coral.org/who_we_are/about_the_people/our_staff%2523Sunil
[28] http://www.coral.org/who_we_are/about_the_people/our_staff%2523Sunil
[29] http://en.mesoamericanreef.org/en/index.php/77-about-marti/81-our-advisors /
[30] http://en.mesoamericanreef.org/en/index.php/77-about-marti/81-our-advisors/
[31] http://en.mesoamericanreef.org/en/index.php/77-about-marti/81-our-advisors/
[32] http://en.mesoamericanreef.org/en/index.php/77-about-marti/81-our-advisors /
[33] http://www.coral.org/hawaii_marine_tourism
[34] http://www.coral.org/hawaii_marine_tourism
[35] http://www.coral.org/hawaii_marine_tourism