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The Bleaching Question — What Divers Actually See and What It Means

May 13, 2026

Underwater Atlas

Sabah reefs at high risk of coral bleaching, says Reef Check Malaysia

May 8, 2026

New Straits Times

Saving giant clams in South-east Asia: Halt poaching, improve restoration, raise funds

April 27, 2026

The Straits Times (Malaysia)

North Halmahera Has Got to Be Your Next Dive Destination

April 24, 2026

Divernet

Semporna resort sets example in marine care

April 7, 2026

Daily Express Malaysia

Pilot waste disposal programme shows Sabah water villages can be active partners in conservation

March 29, 2026

The Star (Malaysia)

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Northern California: SAVE THE DATE! Ocean Hoptimism at Faction Brewing.⁠
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📍 Alameda, CA⁠
📆 Thursday, July 23, 2026⁠
⏰ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM⁠
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The event will feature award-winning filmmaker Natasha Benjamin (Sequoias of the Sea) and author David Helvarg (Forest of the Sea) for an evening devoted to the world’s underwater forests. ⁠
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Reef Check’s Kelp Forest Program Director, Dan Abbott, will also join the event to provide the scientific perspective on what’s happening in California’s kelp forests.⁠
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Tell us if you’ll be there in the comments!⁠
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The Washington Department of Natural Resources is hosting two open house events to help inform priority kelp and eelgrass habitats in South Puget Sound. ⁠
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These discussions will contribute to the 10,000-acre conservation and recovery goal, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 79.135.440, which is the native kelp forest and eelgrass meadow health/conservation plan.⁠
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If you are able, please join one of these dates for the Kelp and Eelgrass South Puget Sound Open House:⁠
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📆 When: July 21st, 6:00-7:30pm⁠
📍 Where: Chambers Creek Environmental Services Building⁠
9850 64th St W, University Place, WA 98467⁠
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📆 When: August 25th, 7:00-8:30pm⁠
📍 Where: Sehmel Homestead Park – Volunteer Vern Pavilion⁠
10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332⁠
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RSVP at our 🔗!⁠
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Can’t make it to either of the open houses? There will be a virtual open house on August 18th, 9:30-10:30am. Please indicate on the RSVP form that you would like to receive information about the virtual open house.⁠
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New Reef Check Merch is Here!⁠
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We’re celebrating our anniversary in style with a new merchandise shop featuring vintage Reef Check logos and revived designs, a special 30th anniversary collection, regional gear for WA, OR, CA, Baja, and Hawaiʻi, plus Dive into Science and classic Reef Check favorites.⁠
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Every purchase helps support our mission. Plus, wearing the gear can start a conservation conversation with friends and strangers!⁠
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