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The Australian: Top End toxins pose risk to Reef

February 16, 2007

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21239699-30417,00.html

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Diving Internship at Channel Islands National Park

February 16, 2007

Channel Islands National Park’s Kelp Forest Monitoring Program has one Student Conservation Association Internship available from May-Sept, 2007.

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JUNE 2-3, 2007 [California] Reef Check EcoAction Training of Trainers in Long Beach

February 14, 2007

This EcoAction Training course is intended for divemasters, instructors, researchers, etc who are interested in learning how to sell our EcoAction program.

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OCTOBER 18-20, 2007 [Mexico] Reef Check EcoAction Training of Trainers in Playa del Carmen

February 14, 2007

This EcoAction Training course is intended for divemasters, instructors, researchers, etc who are interested in learning how to sell our EcoAction program.

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International Herald Tribune: Increasing appetite for live fish stripping Asian reefs bare

February 9, 2007

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/25/healthscience/AS-SCI-Asia-Disappearing-Fish.php

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EurekAlert: Plant-grazing fish boost resilience of coral reefs facing stress

February 9, 2007

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-02/cp-pfb020107.php

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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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Oct 19

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Our Executive Director, Jan Freiwald, was interviewed on an episode of Rising Tide, hosted by David Helvarg and Natasha Benjamin.⁠
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In this episode, they discuss two major ocean ecosystems, coral reefs and kelp forests. They highlight the threats each faces as the ocean warms and the role El Niño could play in these fragile environments. ⁠
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Jan also talks about how Reef Check is bringing young people into the ocean science world by making scuba diving more accessible. The Dive Into Science program provides training and mentorship to support their future as ocean advocates. ⁠
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Listen to the episode at our 🔗 or wherever you listen to podcasts.⁠
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#kelpforest #coralreef #marinebiology #climatechange #reefrestoration

Our Executive Director, Jan Freiwald, was interviewed on an episode of Rising Tide, hosted by David Helvarg and Natasha Benjamin.⁠
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In this episode, they discuss two major ocean ecosystems, coral reefs and kelp forests. They highlight the threats each faces as the ocean warms and the role El Niño could play in these fragile environments. ⁠
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Jan also talks about how Reef Check is bringing young people into the ocean science world by making scuba diving more accessible. The Dive Into Science program provides training and mentorship to support their future as ocean advocates. ⁠
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Listen to the episode at our 🔗 or wherever you listen to podcasts.⁠
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#kelpforest #coralreef #marinebiology #climatechange #reefrestoration

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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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