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REEF RELIEF  

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  • REEF RELIEF is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to Preserving and Protecting Living Coral Reef Ecosystems through local, regional and global efforts. REEF RELIEF was founded in 1986 by charterboat skipper, Craig Quirolo, the current Director of Marine Projects. REEF RELIEF is a non-profit corporation, directed by a board of directors, a Citizen Advisory Board and a Scientific Advisory Board. Reef Relief's goal is S.E.A. for C.P.R. We focus on rigorous Science to Educate the public & Advocate policymakers to achieve Conservation, Protection, and Restoration of coral reefs. To implement this new vision, the REEF RELIEF Board developed objectives and strategies to meet the following goals: Increase public awareness of the importance and value of living coral reef ecosystems; Increase scientific understanding and knowledge of living coral reef ecosystems; Strengthen grassroots community-based efforts to protect coral reef ecosystems; Design, develop and help implement strategies for marine protected areas associated with coral reef ecosystems; Encourage and support ecotourism as part of sustainable community development that protects and preserves coral reef ecosystems; Strengthen REEF RELIEF's organizational ability to carry out its new mission. Programs to support these goals will based on existing efforts including the Coral Reef Conservation Program, Photo Monitoring Survey, the Environmental Center & Store, International Projects, and fundraising efforts. For additional information about REEF RELIEF please visit: "http://www.reefrelief.org/mission_body.html#Marine" (en)

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/6e9f473c-13bd-4a8a-9efd-bc8dc865fdc0

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