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July 2010 E-Current

E-Current
July 2010

In this Issue: Photo Contest Winner • Photo Tips: Backlighting • Dr. Nancy Knowlton Joins CORAL Board • Overfishing Gives Toxic Seaweeds an Advantage

Pink Anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion), Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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Feature Location: Fiji
Leadership Training Program
In order to support effective local management of the Namena Marine Reserve and community development projects in the Kubulau District, CORAL is sponsoring residents to take part in the Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship Training Program through Fiji's Centre for Appropriate Technology and Development (CATD). The first three participants have just completed their class time at CATD, and will now return to their communities to apply their new skill set and knowledge. We plan to sponsor at least one person from each of the Kubulau's ten villages through this program. Learn more about our programs in Fiji »

Help the Reefs Quick Tip
As we move into summer, celebrate your independence from chemical fertilizers! Use natural fertilizing techniques like composting food and yard waste to feed your garden, and leaving grass clippings on your lawn. These practices help to keep aquatic ecosystems free from nutrient overloads and algal blooms.
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Coral Reefs in the News

Egypt Oil Spill Threatens Marine Life
Source: AFP

Carbon Emissions Having Harmful, Lasting Impact on Oceans
Source: The Montreal Gazette

Caribbean Coral Reef Protection Efforts Miss the Mark
Source: The National Science Foundation

Oil Spill Posing Threat to Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles
Source: The Houston Chronicle

Marine Scientists Call for a Worldwide System of Very Large, Highly Protected Marine Reserves
Source: UnderwaterTimes.com

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Nudibranch (Chromodoris kuniei), Raja Ampat, Indonesia by Norm Vexler

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	Photo Contest Winner Announced! Congratulations to Norm Vexler from Amherst, MA, who is this month's winner of the E-Current Photo Contest. Norm's image of a nudibranch (Chromodoris kuniei), taken in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, showcases the brilliant coloration that warns predators to stay away from this animal's noxious flesh. Click below to download Norm's image as your desktop wallpaper and learn more about the photo contest. Download the photo »

	Guest Photo Tip Column: Backlighting Backlighting—illuminating a subject primarily from behind—is a technique not often employed by underwater photographers, but it can create stunning effects. This month's guest columnist, Jeremy A. Ellis, gives great advice on how to backlight your subjects for distinctive, striking images. Read the story »

	Renowned Scientist Dr. Nancy Knowlton Joins CORAL Board We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Nancy Knowlton, celebrated coral reef biologist and conservationist, has joined the CORAL Board of Directors. Dr. Knowlton's extensive coral reef research and her key role in several scientific institutions makes her an ideal leader to help advance CORAL's mission. Read the story »

	Overfishing Gives Toxic Seaweeds an Advantage over Corals When a reef becomes degraded, its structure often changes from one that is complex and dominated by corals to one that is simpler and dominated by seaweeds (a general term for a variety of marine algae), creating serious consequences for its biodiversity. A recent study has shown that seaweeds actually compete with corals using toxic chemicals, and that grazing fish are essential for keeping the seaweeds in check. Read the story »

* Photo Credits and Notes:
Banner Photo: Pink Anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion), Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Photographer: Jeff Yonover
Large Center Photo: Nudibranch (Chromodoris kuniei), Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Photographer: Norm Vexler
Left Side Photo: Kubulau District residents participate in a graduation ceremony to mark their completion of the classroom portion of the Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship Training Program in Nadave, Fiji
Photographer: Photo courtesy of Heidi Williams
Seaweeds Thumbnail Photo: A coral reef that has become degraded and dominated by seaweeds in Barbados
Photographer: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies/Marine Photobank

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