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Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative Announces New Director General

Malinda — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:10:37 -0700

Source: USA Today Mexican Caribbean Print Edition
January 12, 2012

"PLAYA DEL CARMEN - The Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative (MARTI) is pleased to welcome Thomas Meller, an expert in environmental tourism operations, sustainable hotel management, and conservation planning, as its newly appointed director general.

Good Environmental Practices - Underwater Cleanup

Malinda — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:22:42 -0700

Source: USA Today Mexican Caribbean print Edition
January 5, 2012

"Underwater cleanups are a great way to help protect the marine environment. Special consideration shoul dbe taken when cleaning up underwater, especially around coral reef ecosystems."

To view a .pdf of the print article, click here.

Book Details Kubulau Culture

Malinda — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:05:44 -0700

Tevita Tuiwavu
Source: The Fiji Times
December 24,2011

"THE documenting of the unique culture of the people of Kubulau District in Bua has been made possible with the launch of a new publication Ecotales from Kubulau: A Guide to the Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Vatu-i-Ra Seascape.

The book, launched at the Wildlife Conservation Society office in Suva, is a joint publication by the society and the Coral Reef Alliance.

TGIF – Our Blue (The Tank Bangers)

Malinda — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:02:16 -0700

Source: Deep Sea News
December 23, 2011

"A little sentimental, but hey its Christmas time. The Tank Bangers donates proceeds of buying this song to the various groups shown at 5:40 in the video. While I do not support all those groups personally, I would like to add Oceana and The Coral Reef Alliance as conservation groups who have a high impact dollar for donation dollar. No doubt there are others!"

NGOs come together for stronger partnership

Malinda — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:59:28 -0700

Source: IUCN
December 23, 2011

"In the spirit of partnership and the Christmas season, twelve environment organizations gathered at Ma'afu Street in Suva, Fiji yesterday to mark the end of another successful year.

...Environment NGOs that were part of the event were: The National Trust of Fiji; Sea Web; WWF-South Pacific; Wildlife Conservation Society; Coral Reef Alliance..."

"Shark Hope" featured on Fiji Guide

Malinda — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:35:29 -0700

Source: Fiji Guide
December 21, 2011

"Shark Hope, has been featured onthe Fiji Guide."

To watch the video, click here.

Lionfish Tournament Held in San Pedro

Malinda — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:05:28 -0700

Maria Novelo
Source: LoveFM.com
December 19, 2011

""The invasive, predator of the reef, the Lionfish was the highlighted menu in Sundays San Pedro Lion Fish Tournament which was hosted by Wahoo's Lounge on Ambergris Caye. Sponsor of the Lions Fish Project Doug Mclain told Love News that the project is geared at cleaning and protecting the Barrier Reef.

Big Island Reef Fund’s 2012 Bag Tag Photo Contest

Malinda — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:37:04 -0700

Source: Hawaii 24/7
December 7, 2011

"Coral Reef Alliance is looking for photo's of underwater critters from Hawaii to put on the 2012 Bag Tags.

Bag tags are being used as part of the Big Island Reef Fund donation system and in shops, on boats and other locations to increase public awareness and knowledge on how to take care of our marine environment.

Belmont Composer Wins a Third Telly Award

Malinda — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:41:50 -0700

Dara Lydon
Source: Eurovision Showcase
December 2, 2011

"Although Bay Area composer John DeBorde is well-known for bringing a signature sensitivity to all of his compositions, his score for "The Coral Reef Alliance: What We Do," struck an emotional chord with the judges of the Telly Awards, a panel of advertising and production professionals who annually recognize the best in film and video productions, as well as local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs.

The Fin Route

Malinda — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:28:47 -0700

Ilaitia Turagabeci
Source: The Fiji Times
November 21, 2011

"WHEN Greenpeace activists boarded a Chinese Taipei fishing vessel last week, they made a grim discovery.

Inside the freezer of the longline tuna fishing vessel Ming Maan Shyang No.20, they found more sharks than tuna headed for the Asian market.

The Chinese Taipei vessel had been on the high seas for just two weeks.