American Samoa XL Catlin Seaview Survery - The Ocean Agency - Richard Vevers

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For immediate release. Fort Collins, Colorado. July 28, 2017 What would happen to our Colorado wildlife if the forests suddenly disappeared? It’s unthinkable. But a similar disaster is happening in our oceans when coral reefs die. Coloradoans now have the opportunity to participate in a coral restoration expedition with High Plains Scuba, acting in concert with the Coral Restoration Foundation, a 501c3 organization. Most of us think of coral as rock or a plant. But actually, corals are animals compromised of thousands of tiny polyps, which secrete a protective limestone covering. Coral death is caused by natural disasters, disease, chemicals, toxins and rising ocean temperatures.Read More →

staghorn coral resoration

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“You work hard, save money to go on vacation. Why would you spend your vacation restoring coral?” I’ve heard this dozens of times and my response is always the same: “because I love it”. This is usually followed by a several minute rant of reasons, a few of which I’ll share with you here: It’s Unique The “specialty” of Coral Restoration is quite unique, in that few ares in the world offer such an opportunity. There are specific natural requirements needed to generate a project of this magnitude and if you’re lucky enough to visit them, why not take part?  What is Coral Restoration? MarineRead More →