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June 24, 2010

Our Amazing Planet: Rare Coral Sanctuary Discovered in Virgin Islands

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Jul 9

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Win a dive trip to the Maldives!⁠
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Reef Check is teaming up with @biosphereexpeditions to give ONE lucky diver the chance to join a citizen science scuba expedition this October in the Maldives... completely free. Yep, you read that right.⁠
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This is NOT a luxury dive vacation. It’s a hands-on, fins-in-the-water, data-collecting mission using Reef Check methodology. Plus, you’ll be expanding your conservation community by joining a dedicated team of citizen scientists from around the world.⁠
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Here’s what you need to know:⁠
📍 Location: Maldives⁠
📆 Expedition Dates: October 11–17, 2025⁠
📝 Deadline to apply: September 1, 2025⁠
🤿 Minimum requirement: Open Water Diver⁠
🎥 Submit a short video (1 min max) or a written pitch (100 words max)⁠
📣 Tell us: Who are you? Why should we take YOU? What will you bring to the mission?⁠
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Full details and how to apply are at our 🔗⁠

FYI Flights are not included.
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📸: @kogia_org @the.oceanic.eye⁠
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Jul 7

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Women’s Dive Day is coming up in a couple of weeks!⁠ This is a global celebration of women in the dive community and we want to see all of the ladies out there get in the water on July 19th.⁠
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Here’s how you can participate:⁠
✔️ Join a local Women’s Dive Day event or dive with your favorite crew⁠
✔️ Share your diving story or shout out a woman who inspires you in the dive world⁠
✔️ Sign up for a Reef Check survey that weekend and help protect the ocean we all love⁠
✔️ Tag @reefcheckfoundation in your conservation efforts on July 19th⁠
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We’ll see you out there!⁠
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📸: Thank you, Shawn Broes, for sharing this Women’s Dive Day memory as part of our kelp program’s 20th anniversary celebration.⁠
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Share your kelp forest photos/videos/memories to be featured on our page! DM us.⁠
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Jul 4

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California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) network has officially been added to the IUCN Green List, making it the *first* nature network in the world to receive this prestigious global recognition.⁠
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Spanning 1,100 miles of coastline and protecting 16% of state waters, California’s 124 MPAs are now internationally recognized for their science-based design, ecological connectivity, and strong community partnerships. These underwater parks support vibrant marine life, coastal economies, and recreation and now serve as a global model for effective conservation.⁠
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This achievement is the result of years of collaboration between state agencies, scientists, community groups, and Tribal partners. It sets a powerful precedent for how we protect and manage ocean ecosystems in the face of climate change.⁠
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Go, go, California 💪⁠
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