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April 15th, 2010 - Lionfish Awareness and Management Meeting with Local Dive Operators at Coral World Ocean Park
In an effort to promote awareness on the threats that the Lionfish invasion poses in the Virgin Islands, Coral World will host a meeting at 2:30pm in the Marine Gardens exhibit.
The goal is to further educate dive operators on the presence of this invasive species, the dangers it represents to our marine ecosystem and action plans developed by Fish and Wildlife. A public meeting will be scheduled for May - stay tuned for further details.
For additional information please contact Lee Kellar at lkellar@coralworldvi.com
Fish and Wildlife website: http://www.fw.dpnr.gov.vi/Lionfish/index.htm
Lionfish Reporting form (2 pages):
April 16th, 2010 - Pro-Enviro Fair- St Thomas UVI campus 8:30am-12pm
Coral World will display information on the various active rescue, research and education programs it participates in. See our conservation page for more information
April 18 - 25th, 2010 Daily specialized presentations
Providing information to the public on the importance of our natural resources, including our fish, wildlife, their habitats and pressing environmental issues so that you may make informed decisions about our local environment
April 23, 2010 Water Bay Snorkel, Dive and beach clean-up
8:00am - 12:00pm - Meet Coral World Volunteers at Coki Beach Dive Shop
Bring your dive or snorkel gear. Some equipment will be available--first come first serve. Air tanks and gloves will be provided. Water and Fruit Snacks provided
Most common items found last year
Car batteries
Ropes and nets
Beverage Bottles (Plastic) 2 liters or less
Beverage Cans
Beverage Bottles (Glass)
Bags (plastic)
Cups/Plates/Forks/Knives/Spoons
Celebrity Scientist Presentation sponsored by VI-EPSCor
1:00pm - Dr. David Guggenheim, aka Ocean Doctor
Dr David E Guggenheim is president of 1planet1ocean - http://1planet1ocean.org/
The Ocean Doctor's "50 Years - 50 States - 50 Speeches Expedition" is a journey of outreach, education, to bring at no charge a speech about the oceans to schools in all 50 U.S. states plus territories. Through his presentation Dr. Guggenheim shares firsthand accounts, stories, humor, passion, and important lessons about the oceans and their conservation.
April 24th, 2010 - Reef Fest - Hawks Nest St John
Reef Fest is designed to encourage the Virgin Islands community to make efforts to protect the territory's reefs and to bring awareness to the importance of all marine resources. Entertainment will include performances by local and student artists.
Reef Fest will also include a variety of interactive marine educational games and activities including: learning to snorkel, conducting a reef check, learning about fish ecology, reef kayaking, building a reef out of sand, exploring underwater coral trails and guided coastal walks. Some 20 environmental exhibits and activity booths will be presented by various government and community organizations. Local "green" vendors - food, drink and local crafts - will be on hand.
April 25th, 2010 - Coki Beach Clean-up
8:00am - 12:00pm - Meet Coral World Volunteers at Coral World main entrance area
Most common items found last year
Food Wrappers and Containers
Beverage Bottles (Plastic) 2 liters or less
Beverage Cans
Beverage Bottles (Glass)
Bags (plastic)
Cups/Plates/Forks/Knives/Spoons
Caps/Lids
Straws/Stirrers
Bags (paper)