A Coral Camp Summer Reef Relief's Coral Camp 2012 proved to be more popular than ever. Over the nine weeks of camp sessions 217 kids from across the country took part in the awesome field trips and learned about marine science from corals to tides to fish anatomy. This summer Reef Relief was joined […]
By Stephen Leahy. INTER PRESS SERVICE. July 31, 2012 CAIRNS, Australia, Jul 24 2012 (IPS) – Most corals thrive only in shallow waters, where there is enough light for them to grow. But the rapid rise in sea level, due to the melting of polar ice, is making these conditions increasingly scarce. Measurements from tropical […]
By Crystal Gammon OurAmazingPlanet. 07/31/12 When you think of coral reefs, you probably picture scuba divers gliding through warm, crystal-clear waters. And for the most part, you’d be right: more than 90 percent of the world’s coral reefs are located in the tropics. Now researchers in Japan have found what is — so far — […]
Green Fire Productions new film, Ocean Frontiers, will broaden your view of ocean stewardship. It’s a big job that requires nationwide cooperation, and unexpected champions are emerging, from farmers to commercial fishermen. At a time when conservation is often equated with job destruction and our country is paralyzed by a code of no-compromise, Ocean Frontiers […]
Ocean advocate Céline Cousteau and cartoonist Jim Toomey (creator of Sherman’s Lagoon) teamed up with the World Resources Institute to bring you Coral Reefs: Polyps in Peril. This short animated film tells the story of coral reefs with humor and admiration for these wondrous ecosystems. Learn about the unique biology of coral reefs and their […]
-Maggie Allen, Reef Relief staff After a week off for the 4th of July, Coral Camp is back in session and spots are filling up fast for the rest of the summer. We’ve had some crazy weather and experiences the last few weeks out at the reef and here in the center. Before our week […]