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Coral bleaching doesn’t mean the reef is dead. Given the right conditions, corals can recover. Investing in research informs restoration efforts, and this local work compounds into a global impact. That’s why Reef Check empowers divers to get involved with surveying their local reef systems. We must prioritize community involvement to take on this massive issue of ocean health degradation.⁠
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This #CoralBleachingAwareness Month, help us spread the word and give reefs a fighting chance. ⁠
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Life is better in color.⁠
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📸: Valentina Cucchiara, CORAL⁠
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#ForCoral #scubadiving #oceanconservation

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Sep 11

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They live for this stuff. ⁠
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Our community scientists frequently face tough conditions to get out into the ocean and gather the important data we need to support reef health worldwide. The fascinating part is... they love it. ⁠
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This is the kind of Type 2 fun that marine science lovers live for, and you can join this rowdy bunch without going back to college for a degree. ⁠
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Learn about Reef Check training on our website and join us in the future!⁠
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Bay Area event coming up!⁠
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Join the 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit from September 22-25, 2026. Our Executive Director, Jan Freiwald, will speak on the importance of kelp forest and eelgrass meadow restoration.⁠
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These ecosystems are foundational to human wellbeing, yet their distribution and abundance have declined in the Northeast Pacific. ⁠
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During this session, speakers will cover topics including restoring these important ecosystems and blending Indigenous knowledge with Western science techniques. ⁠
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Reef Check’s role emphasizes the effectiveness of community-based networks and diverse partnerships in both data collection and science-backed restoration efforts to help kelp and eelgrass recover in coastal estuaries nationwide.⁠
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If you’re in the area, please join us!⁠
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@raestuaries
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#bayarea #kelpforest #oceanconservation #reefrestoration #scubadiver⁠
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