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January 8, 2014

National Geographic: Suprise! Scientists Find That Starfish Eyes Actually See, at Least a Little

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May 19

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Tracking reef health has never been easier.⁠
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@aqualinkorg is now officially partnered with Reef Check! Together, we’re making coral reef monitoring more accessible than ever before.⁠
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Aqualink is a free, open-source platform built for ocean lovers and conservationists. Now, you can explore Reef Check’s global coral reef database of over 17,000 surveys, integrated with real-time data from smart buoys, satellites, models, photos, and videos—all in one place.⁠
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With just a few clicks, you can:⁠
🔹 View Reef Check data going back to 1997⁠
🔹 Track ocean temperatures and bleaching risks⁠
🔹 Compare reef imagery over time⁠
🔹 Get a live look at reef health around the world⁠
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Want to check it out? The website is in our link in bio.⁠
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From there:⁠
1️⃣ Click a reef site on the Aqualink map⁠
2️⃣ Hit “EXPLORE”⁠
3️⃣ Scroll to “Survey History” for full data access⁠
4️⃣ Click “VIEW DETAILS” for the complete picture⁠
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Tell us what you think in the comments.⁠

📸: @kogia_org
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May 16

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Reef Check is thrilled to announce its partnership with Aqualink, a groundbreaking nonprofit offering an open source tool for people on the front lines of ocean conservation. ⁠
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Reef Check’s worldwide coral reef database of 16,000+ surveys is now available for viewing on the platform, alongside Aqualink’s data from sensors, models, satellite observations, community member surveys, images, and video to give you an instant view of your ecosystem and real-time reef conditions. With just a few clicks, users can:⁠
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🌐 View Reef Check survey data going back to 1997⁠
📍 Access ocean temperature data from satellites or smart buoys ⁠
📈 Track heat stress and bleaching events ⁠
📷 Compare reef images over time ⁠
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AND… it’s completely free. Reef Check and Aqualink are making high-tech reef monitoring accessible and collaborative—because ocean conservation should be a team effort.⁠
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Learn more about the project on their website (link in bio)! ⁠
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@aqualinkorg⁠
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May 14

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Join us at the Scuba Show in Long Beach, CA!⁠
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📍 May 31 – June 1⁠
📍 Long Beach Convention Center⁠
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We’re excited to be back at one of the biggest dive expos of the year.⁠
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Whether you’re a longtime Reef Check supporter or just getting curious about marine conservation, this is a great chance to connect with our community, learn about our work, and find out how to get involved in protecting our ocean. Tickets are available now over on @thescubashow⁠
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💬 So-Cal Reef Checkers: We’re also looking for outgoing volunteers to help staff our booth and share your Reef Check story! Shifts are 3 hours and it’s always a fun time — come hang out, inspire new divers, and help grow our community! Check for the links in your email to volunteer.⁠
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We can’t wait to see you there!⁠
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