(Get involved Dive In to Earth Day 2005)
Termed the "rainforests of the sea", coral reefs are home to one of every four marine species and are vital to maintaining the biological diversity of marine ecosystems. Existing for a very long time, these ecosystems are the oldest most productive on earth.
Aside from their environmental importance, coral reefs are extremely important to our local economy, tourism, human health and more. We are losing this vast resource at an alarming rate!
(refer to article "Hantu coral life dying out fast")
Threats to our reefs include sedimentation, pollution, destructive fishing practices and more.
Learn more from our National Geographic Diver program or join the Hantu Bloggers!
View Photo Album of observations made on Feb 5 & 6 Dives.
Highlights include threatened species, Horseshoe crab and Noble Volute shell. Gorgonian shrimps, sand divers, and healthy schooling fish.
More pictures also on the Hantu Blog!
Beaver, PADI 99087
original post on 7th Feb 2005
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