Coral reefs are among the oldest communities of life on Earth and take thousands of years to grow into the immense and complex habitats we see today.<\/span><\/p>\n
Accelerating pollution, rapid global warming and destructive fishing are decimating corals faster than they can adapt for survival.<\/span><\/p>\n
David Valaika, owner of Indian Valley Scuba, and his team of scuba divers are using effective, science-based management to sustain, preserve and restore valuable coral reef ecosystems. Indian Valley divers volunteer with The Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) to assist in activities involving underwater nursery maintenance of coral as well as reef out planting.<\/span><\/p>\n
For more information and opportunities about this conservation organization dedicated to creating offshore nurseries and restoration programs, visit David and our friends at\u00a0Indian Valley Scuba<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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