by Underwatertimes.com News Service – September 24, 2012 21:01 EST SILVER SPRING, Marlyland — Carbon dioxide released from decaying algal blooms, combined with ongoing increases in atmospheric carbon emissions, leads to increased levels of ocean acidification, and places additional stress on marine resources and the coastal economies that depend on them, according to a new […]
By Jim Tharpe, Published: September 24. http://www.washingtonpost.com “Suddenly everyone has this on their bucket list,” said Brent Stewart, a scientist at San Diego’s Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, who has studied whale sharks in half a dozen countries. “People are willing to pay money for this kind of eco-tourism, and now you see these unintended consequences. We have […]
By Catherine Cruz. http://www.kitv.com/ 9:54 AM HST Sep 22, 2012 HONOLULU — A mysterious coral die-off on Kauai’s north shore is prompting a team of scientists to take a closer look at what may be killing large areas of coral reef. Marine biologist Terry Lilley has been monitoring and documenting Kauai’s marine environment for the […]
Title: Rum Barrel Benefit For Reef Relief Location: Rum Barrel Restaurant & Bar. 528 Front Street Key West, FL 33040 Date: 2012-10-05 Start Time: 6:30pm End Time: 8:30pm Come & support the backbone of our economy, the reef and raise money for Reef Relief Sponsored by: Ron Atlantico Rum, Okto Festival Ale, Keywestcigar.com Entertainment & […]
21st September 2012. http://www.thesun.co.uk/ THIS is the dramatic moment two men suffered every angler’s nightmare as killer sharks attacked their boat — in British waters. Stunned Graeme Pullen and Wayne Comben became surrounded by a pack of blue sharks off Falmouth in Cornwall. Two of the sharks — which have been known to kill humans […]
MARATHON, Florida Keys — The 14th annual Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival is scheduled Tuesday through Sunday, Sept. 25-30, offering participants real-life tips for becoming better birders, outdoor enthusiasts and nature photographers. Focusing on native wildlife, the family-friendly event is staged at Marathon’s oceanfront preserve, Curry Hammock State Park, mile marker (MM) 56.2, and […]
Thursday, October 18th 7pm- 9:30 pm Tropic Cinema located at 416 Eaton Street in Key West, FL Tickets $10 New member special for $5 donation with ticket purchase get a 1 year Reef Relief membership. (membership available at the event) Reef Relief brings the Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to Key West. The […]
Article by Shane Graber – Posted Sep 12, 2012 02:00 PM. Reprinted from http://www.advancedaquarist.com/ Videos by Dr. Jean Jacobson The Marshall Islands rely heavily on services for its economic well-being and a United States FAA funded expansion to its airport is threatening to destroy nearby lagoon coral reefs. Bill Clinton with his 1998 Executive Order […]
By Christine Ahn, September 7, 2012 Soft coral off the coast of Jeju, which will likely be destroyed if the naval base goes forward (Photo by indepedent environmental assessment team). On September 2, Dr. Imok Cha, a 51-year old San Francisco-based pathologist boarded a plane headed to Jeju Island, South Korea, where she was to […]
You can now find the Reef Relief Environmental Education Center on the Key West Discovery Map. These maps are available free at businesses throughout Key West. You can, also, view the map online at http://keywest.discoverymap.com/ and find out about other Key West attractions. Thank you Discovery Map for your support!