Vol. 6, Issue 2

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Dear Coral Reef Supporter,
What will happen if we fail to protect the oceans? Mother Jones Magazine's latest edition tells you with in-depth coverage of political solutions to the problems, video interviews, and so much more. Don't miss it!
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Thank You,
Brian Huse, Executive Director
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1. YOU CAN HELP ON DIVE IN TO EARTH DAY

From beach clean-ups to educational seminars-find out how you can get in on the action this Dive In To Earth Day (April 15-22). Check out our website to find one of the 151 (and growing) registered events near you or register an event of your own. Includes details about Dive In's photo contest, contacts for regional representatives, and more...
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2. CORAL'S NEWEST SITES: PLACENCIA, BELIZE AND ROATAN, HONDURAS

CORAL has successfully helped businesses, governments, and community members from Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras create a draft of business practices that will keep the Mesoamerican Reef in good health for generations to come. Now, CORAL will be testing and refining these practices in Playa del Carmen, Mexico; Placencia, Belize; and Roatan, Honduras over the coming year. Find facts about specific threats to these areas, CORAL's progress, and which businesses are participating in our programs...
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3. NEW CORAL MEMBERSHIP FOR BUSINESSES

Help protect coral reefs of the world with your business with our newest membership level especially tailored for businesses, or find a Business Member in your desired area. CORAL Business Members often participate in CORAL trainings, such as our Sustainable Marine Tourism workshop, and are frequently involved in local conservation projects...
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4. CORAL REEFS IN THE NEWS

-Coral Compound Could Combat Cancer [1]
-New Seamount and New Species Discovered in Caribbean [2]
-US Funding in Jeopardy, Says Joint Ocean Commision [3]
-Ghostly Coral Bleachings Haunt World's Reefs [4]
http://www.coralreefalliance.org/news/headlines [5]