In July, divers aboard the Turks & Caicos Explorer II did greater than discover the islands’ unimaginable underwater magnificence – they suited as much as assist shield it.
The newest RumPowered® Analysis Expedition, organized by the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund in partnership with Explorer Ventures Fleet, introduced collectively passionate divers for a hands-on marine science expertise targeted on reef restoration and sustainability.
All through the week, contributors had been immersed in coral reef science: studying to determine coral species, acknowledge early indicators of illness, monitor fish populations, and administer remedies to assist fragile coral colonies. Each diver obtained involved-cleaning coral ladders, re-tying assist constructions, and relocating wholesome fragments to offer these fragile corals a greater probability to thrive.
“This expedition is only one instance of how a lot might be achieved when divers become involved and turn out to be citizen scientists,” stated Rachel Huber, Conservation Lead for Explorer Ventures. “From the coral nursery to knowledge assortment, each participant left with new expertise and a deeper connection to the ocean all of us love.”
The journey additionally introduced the Fleet’s Dive Inexperienced® Sustainability Promise to life-from encouraging Inexperienced Fins greatest practices and utilizing reef-safe merchandise to supporting native NGOs and logging survey knowledge. Explorer Ventures integrates conservation into its operations by donating journeys and constructing nonprofit partnerships, to creating impactful, instructional experiences that go far past the dive deck.
Get the complete story and see picture highlights from the expedition right here:
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To assist coral reef restoration in Turks & Caicos or be taught extra concerning the important work of the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund, go to www.tcreef.org
Picture Credit score: Patricia Guardiola Slattery / TC Reef Fund
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