Published on Coral Reef Alliance (http://www.coral.org)
September/October 2008 E-Current

E-Current
September/October 2008		 In this Issue: [1] [2]Matching Grant Goal Exceeded! [3] • 2009 CORAL Calendar Is Here [4] • CORAL Recycles [5] • Two New Hires for CORAL [6] [7]
Coral Reef Alliance [8] Ovulid, Raja Ampat [9]
visit coral.org [10]| donate [11] [12]

Feature Location: Papua New Guinea [13]
Pale Damselfish and Leather Coral
Pale Damselfish and Leather Coral [14]Leather coral (Sarcophyton) with its polyps extended hides a Pale Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon indicus). Learn more » [15]

 

> Help the Reefs Quick Tip [16]
Rising sea levels, increased sea surface temperatures, and more frequent and severe storms are just a few of the ways that global climate change is negatively impacting coral reefs. Use our carbon calculator [17] to establish your carbon footprint, and then track your progress as you reduce your carbon emissions [18] over time.
More on our site » [19]


Coral Reefs in the News [20]

Hundreds Of New Animal Species Discovered [21]
Source: MSNBC

Tiffany Chairman Testifies On Coral Preservation [22]
Source: National Jeweler Network [23]

Seaweeds Wage War On Corals [24]
Source: ScienceAlert

Honolulu Declaration Offers Ways To Curb Ocean Acidification [25]
Source: Environment News Service [26]

Sponges Feel The Heat From Climate Change [27]
Source: Discovery News

More News... [28]

 

Dear Friends,

Just a couple of weeks ago, marine scientists doing research on Australia’s Great Barrier and Ningaloo Reefs discovered hundreds of new animal species [29], including tiny crustaceans, colorful sea slugs, and spectacular soft corals. More biologically diverse than rain forests, our spectacular coral reefs support even more diversity than we imagined.

At the same time, it has also been announced that corals have recently joined frogs and toads as the world’s most endangered species. According to an article in New Scientist [30] (July 10, 2008), more than "one quarter of reef-building coral species already face extinction." The discovery of so many new species at a time when our coral reefs are in such danger drives home the importance of protecting reefs—and the creatures that depend on them—worldwide.

Brian Huse

Cheers,
Brian Huse
Executive Director
The Coral Reef Alliance



[31]Donate Now to Receive Your 2009 CORAL Calendar » [32]
The 2009 calendar features gorgeous underwater imagery by professional and amateur photographers. Please donate today to reserve your calendar as supplies are limited.


Palancar [33] We Exceeded Our Goal! [34]
Thanks to the generous support of members like you, CORAL exceeded its goal to match the gift of $25,000 pledged by an anonymous donor to expand projects along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Read the story » [35]
 
Calendar [36] Donate Now to Receive Your 2009 CORAL Calendar! [37]
When you donate $35 or more to CORAL, we’ll send you a copy of our gorgeous 2009 calendar. The full-color wall calendar features stunning underwater photography donated by professional and amateur photographers. Supplies are very limited, so make your donation to CORAL today! To order your calendar » [38]
 
Recycling [39] The CORAL Office Gets Recycling [40]
After negotiating with building ownership for months, CORAL’s San Francisco office gets a big bin for recycling, marking the end of the staff’s practice of schlepping recyclables home. Read the story » [41]
 
Clownfish [42] Two New Hires for CORAL [43]
CORAL is thrilled to welcome Director of Development Diana Williams and Executive Assistant/Office Manager Mat Higham to its San Francisco team. Read the story » [44]
 

 


* Photo Credits and Notes:
Top Banner Photo: Ovulid (Crenavolva rosewateri)
Photographer: Jeff Yonover
Left Side Photo: Leather coral (Sarcophyton) and Pale Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon indicus)
Photographer: Jeff Yonover

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Source URL (retrieved on 05/21/2013 - 13:38): http://www.coral.org/node/3924

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[7] http://www.coral.org/node/3924#story3
[8] http://www.coral.org
[9] http://www.coral.org
[10] http://www.coral.org
[11] https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=22995
[12] http://www.coral.org/%7BVR_F2AF_LINK%7D
[13] http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/asia/pacific/papua_new_guinea
[14] http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/asia/pacific/papua_new_guinea
[15] http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/asia/pacific/papua_new_guinea
[16] http://www.coral.org/what_you_can_do
[17] http://www.coral.org/resources/more_online_resources%2523sustainable
[18] http://www.coral.org/resources/guides_best_practices/for_everyone%2523faraway
[19] http://www.coral.org/what_you_can_do%2523smartconsumer
[20] http://www.coral.org/news/headlines
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[25] http://www.coral.org/node/3889
[26] http://www.coral.org/node/3829
[27] http://www.coral.org/node/3891
[28] http://www.coral.org/news/from_the_media
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[36] http://www.coral.org/calendar
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[44] http://www.coral.org/node/3923