coral reef
What does a resilient reef look like? A Case from Raja Ampat
Rabu, Nopember 23rd, 2011 | Berita 2011 | Tidak ada Komentar
Since 2009 Reef Check has been working on a ground breaking project to understand what makes coral resilient to climate change, so we can work to better protect it.
Partnering with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), we’ve been trialing an IUNC reef resilience assessment method, identifying key factors and stresses on reefs In Indonesia.
Dr Joanne Wilson from TNC is currently in Raja Ampat and has written a great blog post about what a resilient reef looks like. Read more here:
http://blog.nature.org/2011/11/expedition-to-the-raja-ampat-islands-what-does-a-resilient-reef-look-like/
Dive instructors on Nusa Lembongan, Bali join elite ‘eco’ group
Senin, Nopember 21st, 2011 | Berita 2011 | Tidak ada Komentar
Nusa Lembongan’s coral reefs will now be better monitored thanks to a new partnership on the island.
Two local dive instructors, Andrew Taylor and Cody Macdonald, have this month completed their Reef Check EcoDiver Trainer certification. They join an elite group of approximately 15 EcoDiver Trainers in Indonesia.
Delivered by Bali-based NGO Reef Check Foundation Indonesia, the training certifies the instructors to deliver the accredited EcoDiver training to others, so that they can take part in Reef Check’s global coral surveys. › Baca Selengkapnya
Conservation efforts led by Buleleng villages
Selasa, Oktober 4th, 2011 | Berita 2011 | Tidak ada Komentar
Desy Nurhayati, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar | Mon, 08/08/2011 8:00 AM
Villagers in Bondalem and Tejakula in Bali’s northern regency of Buleleng have proven that conservation efforts can begin with small community-based groups. They have inspired seven other surrounding villages to join them in establishing the East Buleleng marine conservation zone, a remarkable first step in the national program to establish 20 million hectares of protected area by 2020. › Baca Selengkapnya
