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May 22

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Our volunteers understand this feeling of satisfaction.⁠
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Around the globe, Reef Checkers put on their scuba gear, jump in the water, and collect reef health data. Taking action is the biggest antidote to climate anxiety.⁠
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And hope is the result of taking action. ⁠
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It’s especially easy when you get to witness little miracles like baby bull kelp growing in a region previously overrun by urchins. ⁠
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Never heard of urchin barrens? Learn more on our profile. If you believe in our mission, check out volunteer options and donate today.⁠
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#KelpForest #ScubaAddict #OceanConservation #ReefRestoration #ClimateChange ...

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May 20

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The latest coral reef data from Reef Check is now live on @aqualinkorg making reef monitoring data more accessible than ever before!⁠
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Through this partnership, Reef Check’s global database of 17,700+ coral reef surveys is now integrated with real-time environmental data, including:⁠
🌊 Ocean temperatures⁠
🪸 Heat stress + bleaching alerts⁠
📸 Reef imagery over time⁠
🛰️ Satellite observations and smart buoy data⁠
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Also... It’s completely FREE and open to the public, helping scientists, conservationists, divers, and ocean lovers better understand what’s happening beneath the surface in real time.⁠
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Seriously, go to the site, click on a reef site and select “EXPLORE,” scroll to “Survey History,” and click “VIEW DETAILS” to access the full dataset.⁠
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Every interested ocean lover can track changing reef conditions worldwide, and this accessibility is what makes science even more powerful.⁠
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📸: @kogia_org⁠
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#Aqualink #CitizenScience #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #MarineBiology

The latest coral reef data from Reef Check is now live on @aqualinkorg making reef monitoring data more accessible than ever before!⁠
⁠
Through this partnership, Reef Check’s global database of 17,700+ coral reef surveys is now integrated with real-time environmental data, including:⁠
🌊 Ocean temperatures⁠
🪸 Heat stress + bleaching alerts⁠
📸 Reef imagery over time⁠
🛰️ Satellite observations and smart buoy data⁠
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Also... It’s completely FREE and open to the public, helping scientists, conservationists, divers, and ocean lovers better understand what’s happening beneath the surface in real time.⁠
⁠
Seriously, go to the site, click on a reef site and select “EXPLORE,” scroll to “Survey History,” and click “VIEW DETAILS” to access the full dataset.⁠
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Every interested ocean lover can track changing reef conditions worldwide, and this accessibility is what makes science even more powerful.⁠
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📸: @kogia_org⁠
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#Aqualink #CitizenScience #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #MarineBiology ...

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May 18

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🚨How Malaysia is responding to stress signs in Sabah’s coral reefs.⁠
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Recent NOAA satellite bleaching alerts for Sabah have escalated from “Watch” to “Warning” level, signaling an increased risk of coral bleaching across the region. ⁠
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In response, @reefcheckmalaysia is working closely with partners, including Sabah Parks, the Sabah Fisheries Department, and the Sabah Biodiversity Centre, to monitor reef conditions and prepare local Community Marine Conservation Groups for rapid-response monitoring efforts.⁠
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Why monitoring is a key first response reaction:⁠
Continued reef monitoring and standardized data collection help scientists and conservation teams understand the severity and spread of bleaching events in real time. That information is critical for guiding management decisions, identifying vulnerable reef areas, and building long-term strategies to protect coral ecosystems as ocean temperatures continue to rise.⁠
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How you can help:⁠
• Support reef conservation organizations by donating, volunteering, and sharing their work⁠
• Educate others about coral bleaching⁠
• Advocate for climate action and policy change⁠
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Healthy reefs are not just beautiful; they directly support human life on Earth.⁠
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#CoralBleaching #Malaysia #CoralReef #ClimateAction #OceanConservation

🚨How Malaysia is responding to stress signs in Sabah’s coral reefs.⁠
⁠
Recent NOAA satellite bleaching alerts for Sabah have escalated from “Watch” to “Warning” level, signaling an increased risk of coral bleaching across the region. ⁠
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In response, @reefcheckmalaysia is working closely with partners, including Sabah Parks, the Sabah Fisheries Department, and the Sabah Biodiversity Centre, to monitor reef conditions and prepare local Community Marine Conservation Groups for rapid-response monitoring efforts.⁠
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Why monitoring is a key first response reaction:⁠
Continued reef monitoring and standardized data collection help scientists and conservation teams understand the severity and spread of bleaching events in real time. That information is critical for guiding management decisions, identifying vulnerable reef areas, and building long-term strategies to protect coral ecosystems as ocean temperatures continue to rise.⁠
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How you can help:⁠
• Support reef conservation organizations by donating, volunteering, and sharing their work⁠
• Educate others about coral bleaching⁠
• Advocate for climate action and policy change⁠
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Healthy reefs are not just beautiful; they directly support human life on Earth.⁠
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#CoralBleaching #Malaysia #CoralReef #ClimateAction #OceanConservation ...

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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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