Things you can do to help save
Coral Reefs Items 21 thru 25

21. Participate in the Great American Fish Count. What better way to enjoy your vacation time than snorkeling or diving in America's coral reefs and helping scientists better understand reef fish populations?

22. Volunteer. Volunteer and community coral reef monitoring programs are very important. If you do not live near a coast, get involved in your local save the river (bay, lake, or other estuarine environment) program. Remember, all watersheds affect the oceans and eventually the coral reefs.

23. Support the creation and maintenance of marine parks and reserves. Encourage your friends to get involved with projects to protect special areas.

24. Be a wastewater crusader! Make sure that sewage from your boat, from others' boats, and from land is correctly treated. The nutrients from sewage feed growing algae that can smother an kill corals.

25. Inform yourself. Find out about existing and proposed laws, programs, and projects that could affect the world's coral reefs.


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