Vol. 5, Issue 5

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Dear CORAL Supporters,
Recently, NPR aired an interesting story on Talk of the Nation about efforts to promote coral spawning along Florida's damaged coastline. Listen online as ecologist Margaret W. Miller discusses the success of this innovative program.
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Thank You,
Brian Huse, Executive Director
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1. Save a Reef and Get Your Underwater Calendar
Renew or Join CORAL Today
2. Destination Palau
Facts and Highlights of These Beautiful Islands
3. Participate in Research for Fiji and Papua New Guinea
Complete Our Survey
4. Coral Reefs in the News

1. SAVE A REEF AND GET YOUR UNDERWATER CALENDAR
Renew or Join CORAL Today

Coral reefs are living rainbows. One of the easiest ways you can ensure that our reefs keep their deep purples, fire-engine reds, and vibrant yellows is to contribute through CORAL’s membership program. Your donation helps us build more effective marine protected areas and strong coral reef communities around the world AND you will receive a free coral calendar in addition to your other member benefits...
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2. DESTINATION PALAU
Facts and Highlights of These Beautiful Islands

Check out diversity facts and conservation issues. Read about CORAL's work and a story from a CORAL member who recently visited the Rock Islands Marine Park. See pictures of our workshop series...
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3. PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH FOR FIJI AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Complete Our Survey

Have you been to Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea or Namena, Fiji in the past year? If so, your opinion is extremely valuable to our ongoing research for long-term financing for marine protected areas in this area. CORAL will use the data to assist park managers and communities to evaluate tourism fees...
Please contact [link archived] [1] with 'WTP Survey' in the subject line.

4. CORAL REEFS IN THE NEWS [link archived]
-Hundreds Turn Out to Clean Jamaica’s Beaches
-Project to Clear Debris from Hawaiian Islands Ending
-Pacific Coral Reefs Polluted by Disposable Battery Acid
-Yaeyama Coral Reefs Literally Being Buried Alive
http://www.coralreefalliance.org/news/headlines [2]