Published on Coral Reef Alliance (http://www.coral.org)
August 2009 E-Current

E-Current
August 2009		 In this Issue: Swimming with Sharks [1] • Seafood Watch Updates [2] • The Dirt on Marine Litter [3] • Hawaii EcoTube Success! [4]
Coral Reef Alliance [5] Seahorse, Raja Ampat, Indonesia [6]
visit coral.org [7]| donate [8]

Feature Location: Mexico [9]
Goldentail Moray Eel (Gymnothorax miliaris)
Goldentail Moray Eel (Gymnothorax miliaris) [10] Moray eels tend to hide in dark recesses of the reef during the day, but come out to forage in the open at night. Morays constantly open and close their mouths—though sometimes perceived as a threat, this behavior is merely necessary to move water over their gills for respiration. Morays are not aggressive, but they can inflict a nasty wound if they feel threatened. This rare reverse-color goldentail moray eel was photographed in Cozumel, Mexico. Learn more about Mexico » [11]

 

> Help the Reefs Quick Tip [12]
Trash in the ocean can present serious problems for coral reef ecosystems, especially when it takes a long time to break down. Disposing of trash responsibly—and creating less of it in the first place—helps to protect the marine environment.
More on our site » [13]


Coral Reefs in the News [14]

Massive Cleanup Nets 32 Tons of Stray Fishing Gear [15]
Source: KITV.com

 

Corals Raise Hopes for Survival [16]
Source: James Cook University News

 

Reefs Could Perish by End of Century, Experts Warn [17]
Source: Reuters

 

Study: Global 'Coastal Syndrome' Quickly Leading to Loss of Coastal Seagrass Habitat [18]
Source: UnderwaterTimes.com

 

Scientists Say Florida's Coral Reef Has Diminished by over 50 Percent [19]
Source: Voice of America News

More News... [20]

 

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), Columbia


Help CORAL Celebrate 15 Years of Conservation » [21]
CORAL has grown into the successful and effective organization it is today thanks to wonderful supporters like you. Please make a gift today in honor of the positive influence we can have—together—on the world’s coral reefs.


Swimming with Sharks [22] Swimming with Sharks [23]
If swimming with a group of powerful, fast-moving sharks sounds like your idea of fun, then check out this month's underwater photography column by Jeff Yonover, who waits until a shark is only inches from his camera before taking a shot. Read the story » [24]
 
Sustainable Seafood Made Simple [25] Sustainable Seafood Made Simple [26]
The Seafood Watch pocket guide has just been updated! Don't have a hard copy? Don't worry—you can also get the most up-to-date seafood news and recommendations through Facebook, Twitter, and even your phone.
Find out what’s new at Seafood Watch » [27]
 
The Latest Dirt on Marine Litter [28] The Latest Dirt on Marine Litter [29]
All across the world’s oceans, from crowded coasts to remote open waters, marine litter is becoming an increasingly serious threat to marine ecosystems. A new report gives the latest scoop on this often over-looked problem. Read the story » [30]
 
EcoTube Says &quo;No&quo; to Sharkfin Soup [31] EcoTube Says "No" to Sharkfin Soup [32]
In a recent success, CORAL-sponsored website Hawaii EcoTube helped to get shark fin soup removed from the menu at Kirin Chinese Restaurant in Hilton Waikoloa Village. Read the story » [33]
 

 

* Photo Credits and Notes:
Banner Photo: Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Photographer: Jeff Yonover
Large Center Photo: Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), Columbia
Photographer: Doug Richardson
Left Side Photo: Goldentail Moray Eel (Gymnothorax miliaris), Cozumel, Mexico
Photographer: Julie Bennett
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Source URL (retrieved on 05/25/2013 - 12:42): http://www.coral.org/node/4268

Links:
[1] http://www.coral.org/node/4268#story1
[2] http://www.coral.org/node/4268#story2
[3] http://www.coral.org/node/4268#story3
[4] http://www.coral.org/node/4268#story4
[5] http://www.coral.org
[6] http://www.coral.org
[7] http://www.coral.org
[8] https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=22995
[9] http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/caribbean/mexico
[10] http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/caribbean/mexico
[11] http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/caribbean/mexico
[12] http://www.coral.org/resources/more_online_resources%2523sustainable
[13] http://www.coral.org/resources/more_online_resources%2523sustainable
[14] http://www.coral.org/news/headlines
[15] http://www.coral.org/node/4256
[16] http://www.coral.org/node/4247
[17] http://www.coral.org/node/4243
[18] http://www.coral.org/node/4232
[19] http://www.coral.org/node/4231
[20] http://www.coral.org/news/from_the_media
[21] http://www.coral.org/15years
[22] http://www.coral.org/resources/photography_tips/jaws_caught_on_camera
[23] http://www.coral.org/resources/photography_tips/jaws_caught_on_camera
[24] http://www.coral.org/resources/photography_tips/jaws_caught_on_camera
[25] http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_whatsnew.aspx
[26] http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_whatsnew.aspx
[27] http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_whatsnew.aspx
[28] http://www.coral.org/node/4264
[29] http://www.coral.org/node/4264
[30] http://www.coral.org/node/4264
[31] http://hawaiiecotube.blogspot.com/2009/06/end-of-shark-fin-soup-at-kirin-waikaloa.html
[32] http://hawaiiecotube.blogspot.com/2009/06/end-of-shark-fin-soup-at-kirin-waikaloa.html
[33] http://hawaiiecotube.blogspot.com/2009/06/end-of-shark-fin-soup-at-kirin-waikaloa.html