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Coral reefs in crisis: The worst bleaching event ever recorded on Réunion Island has devastated local reefs in early 2025.⁠
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Compounded by Cyclone Garance in February, this bleaching event has left parts of the island’s fringing reefs severely damaged.⁠
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Since 2003, Reef Check Réunion, part of Reef Check France, has been monitoring over 35 sites annually, collecting citizen science data that feeds into a global coral reef health database. Their work proves that the data collected from trained citizen scientists make a huge impact in understanding local reef conditions.⁠
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Long-term monitoring shows a steady decline in hard coral cover over the past 30 years. Without swift action, this downward trend will only continue with climate change.⁠
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Reefs are resilient, but only if we act. We shared a full article about this with our email list. Stay up to date with the latest reef news by signing up at our 🔗⁠
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The ocean doesn’t need more talk. It needs more divers.⁠
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Our reefs are under pressure from every direction, including climate change, pollution, and overfishing. ⁠
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But here’s the good news: You don’t need a bachelor’s degree to make a difference.⁠
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You just have to show up.⁠
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Reef Check trains everyday divers to become citizen scientists who monitor reef health, restore reefs, and help communities adapt to a changing ocean.⁠
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Whether you’re in a wetsuit pulling urchins in Oregon or surveying coral in the Maldives, you’re part of a global team fighting for the future of our reefs.⁠
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Want to get involved? Hit the link in bio to see how you can get involved through donations and/or volunteer efforts.⁠
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