Jul/Aug 2005 E-Current

Vol. 5, Issue 4

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The National Marine Sanctuaries has a great new website that provides educational resources on marine protected areas in the United States: [link archived]. Educators will find curriculum, lesson plans, and activities. A special student section has games, online storybooks, information on marine careers, activities, and free materials. Be sure not to miss the virtual sanctuary tour complete with underwater video clips.

Thank You,
Brian Huse, Executive Director
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1. Maui Wowee: CORAL Hits the US
2. The New Calendars Are Here! The New Calendars Are Here!
3. Dive In To Earth Day. See the pictures.
4. Coral Reefs in the News

1. MAUI WOWEE: CORAL HITS THE US
Find out which dive, kayak, rafting, and sailing companies in Maui are making the commitment to be environmentally-friendly through their involvement in CORAL’s sustainable tourism workshops series. Be sure to check out the pictures of a CORAL-funded mooring installation project in conjunction with local dive shops and partner organizations that followed the workshop.
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2. THE NEW CALENDARS ARE HERE! THE NEW CALENDARS ARE HERE!
Every year, CORAL gets an overwhelming amount of calls, letters, and orders for our very popular underwater calendar. Get yours for FREE by renewing your membership or by becoming a member today! Renew or sign up online before August 1st and we won’t send you any pesky renewal notices.
[link archived]

3. DIVE IN TO EARTH DAY. SEE THE PICTURES.
Reports and pictures from CORAL’s 2005 Dive In To Earth Day events are flooding our office. See Dive In’s winning photo of Ronaldo and Gailita. These two five-year-olds showed a special enthusiasm at their beach cleanup in Utila Honduras. For further details about organizing a fun and easy event that will protect our ocean environment, please contact Florence Depondt at [link archived] or see our website at:
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4. CORAL REEFS IN THE NEWS [links archived]
-Arabian Gulf Corals Alive and Regenerating
-Fuel Removal Begins on Ship Grounded in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
-Coral Reef Expedition Yields Sealife Surprises
-Scientists Brainstorm Reef Safety: Sanctuary Rules Would Help Save Florida Rarities
http://www.coralreefalliance.org/news/headlines