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Reef Check Indonesia Teams With National Geographic to Survey Reefs Affected by 2004 Tsunami

September 12, 2007

A joint survey organized by RC Indonesia and National Geographic Indonesia was conducted at P. Weh, Nanggroe Aceh from June 27th to 29th. This effort was carried out with the assistance…

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Reef Check Featured in TIME Magazine Online Story

August 18, 2007

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1653804,00.html

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Reef Check Data Part of New Report on Indo-Pacific Coral Reefs

August 17, 2007

Approximately 1500 of the 6000 sites used in this new paper are from the Reef Check database.

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Los Angeles Times: Fishing ban off Channel Islands to expand

August 9, 2007

http://www.latimes.com:80/news/printedition/california/la-me-reserves9aug09,0,1564110.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-california

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CO2 Science: Coral Reef Status Two Decades After Massive 1982-83 El Niño-Induced Mortality

August 9, 2007

http://www.co2science.org:80/scripts/CO2ScienceB2C/articles/V10/N32/EDIT.jsp

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EurekAlert: Indo-Pacific coral reefs disappearing more rapidly than expected

August 8, 2007

http://www.eurekalert.org:80/pub_releases/2007-08/uonc-icr080207.php

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Oct 26

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Join us for the Blue Convergence Fund’s Ocean Biodiversity Project Launch Webinar Series on November 9th! ⁠
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During the webinar, you’ll hear about awarded projects, including a presentation by Reef Check’s Annie Bauer-Civiello and Puget Sound Restoration Fund’s Jessi Florendo on engaging tribes in interpreting biodiversity data from Puget Sound nearshore habitats.⁠
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We are excited to be a part of this event, and we hope to see you there!⁠
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Register at our link.⁠
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📸: @kogia_org @the.oceanic.eye⁠
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#kelpforest #biodiversity #marinebiology #scubadiving

Join us for the Blue Convergence Fund’s Ocean Biodiversity Project Launch Webinar Series on November 9th! ⁠
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During the webinar, you’ll hear about awarded projects, including a presentation by Reef Check’s Annie Bauer-Civiello and Puget Sound Restoration Fund’s Jessi Florendo on engaging tribes in interpreting biodiversity data from Puget Sound nearshore habitats.⁠
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We are excited to be a part of this event, and we hope to see you there!⁠
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Register at our link.⁠
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📸: @kogia_org @the.oceanic.eye⁠
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#kelpforest #biodiversity #marinebiology #scubadiving

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Oct 23

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Big moves for big leggy bois! These sunflower stars went from the lab to the feast, and we can’t wait to see their permanent return to Monterey Bay, California. ⁠
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This is a long-term collaborative project with @sunflowerstarlab ; @montereybayaquarium ; @mosslandingmarinelabs ; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife; California State University, Monterey Bay; @hopkinsmarinestation ; and the Monterey-based dive company, Underwater Company.⁠
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There is more to study before this species can be fully reintroduced. Sea star wasting disease is still a concern, especially with warmer temperatures hitting California this year. Regardless, this is huge news, and we hope you’re as excited as we are.⁠
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Proof that when communities come together, big things happen.⁠
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📸: @sageonophotography
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#coldwaterdiving #sunflowerstar #climatechange #scubadiving⁠

Big moves for big leggy bois! These sunflower stars went from the lab to the feast, and we can’t wait to see their permanent return to Monterey Bay, California. ⁠
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This is a long-term collaborative project with @sunflowerstarlab ; @montereybayaquarium ; @mosslandingmarinelabs ; the California Department of Fish and Wildlife; California State University, Monterey Bay; @hopkinsmarinestation ; and the Monterey-based dive company, Underwater Company.⁠
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There is more to study before this species can be fully reintroduced. Sea star wasting disease is still a concern, especially with warmer temperatures hitting California this year. Regardless, this is huge news, and we hope you’re as excited as we are.⁠
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Proof that when communities come together, big things happen.⁠
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📸: @sageonophotography
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#coldwaterdiving #sunflowerstar #climatechange #scubadiving⁠

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Oct 21

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The @californiaseaweedfestival is this weekend in Monterey Bay, California!⁠
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We’re participating all weekend, starting with an “Intro to the kelp forest scuba dive” on Friday, October 23rd. Grab your tickets at our link in bio and bring your gear for an informational dive with our team!⁠
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Then, on October 24th, join us for the free event at the Custom House Plaza. There will be a wide variety of scientific presenters, workshops, vendors, and so much more! Bring your friends, enjoy a meal and fun live music while you learn more about SEAWEED 🌱 ⁠
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We’ll see you there!⁠
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#kelpforest #scubadiver #oceanlover #marinebiology

The @californiaseaweedfestival is this weekend in Monterey Bay, California!⁠
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We’re participating all weekend, starting with an “Intro to the kelp forest scuba dive” on Friday, October 23rd. Grab your tickets at our link in bio and bring your gear for an informational dive with our team!⁠
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Then, on October 24th, join us for the free event at the Custom House Plaza. There will be a wide variety of scientific presenters, workshops, vendors, and so much more! Bring your friends, enjoy a meal and fun live music while you learn more about SEAWEED 🌱 ⁠
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We’ll see you there!⁠
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#kelpforest #scubadiver #oceanlover #marinebiology

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Jun 18

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Congrats to the newest group of Reef Check Kelp Forest Monitoring divers! This group completed the NorCal training in Fort Bragg last weekend. Great job everyone, looking forward to diving with you all this season!

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Apr 18

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Congratulations to our Northern California Tribal Cohort #1 participants for completing their @nauiworldwide Advanced Scuba Diver course! We had gorgeous conditions at Van Damme State Beach
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Nov 13

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Check that vis!
Doesn’t get better than this on the Mendocino Coast 30+ft

#reefcheckcalifornia #bullkelp #mpamonitoring #reefcheckfoundation

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