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The Daily Reel

The Daily Reel

December 15, 2011

Canadian City Caves to Pressure and Repeals Shark Fin Ban; Lions and Tigers Plague the Gulf of Mexico; Divers Fall Ill After Cleaning Up English River

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Learn and Play at Athens Scuba Park

June 3, 2011

May 28, 2011 marked a special occasion for Athens Scuba Park in Texas: the day a plane sank and everyone watched and cheered. Built in 1987 by a devoted SCUBA diver, Athens Scuba Park is located in a warm spring-fed lake about 73 miles southeast of Dallas, TX. Since its inception, the lake has become [...]

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Migration in Jellyfish Lake

The Extraordinary Jellyfish Experience

May 28, 2011

There are few creatures in the sea that incite a hypnotic trance the way jellyfish do. At once so beautiful and mysterious, the shape of their bodies and their mannerisms seem almost otherworldly. With about 200 known species of jellyfish, it seems that the only common knowledge of them is that they can sting and [...]

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The Not-So-Cowardly Lionfish

May 23, 2011

You may have heard reports of the lionfish epidemic taking place over the last several years in the Atlantic Ocean, but perhaps you aren’t aware of why such a beautiful creature could be the subject of an aquatic witch hunt. In fact, more attention than ever is being focused on the capture and eradication of [...]

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The Human Role in Coral Reef Conservation: Getting Involved

May 20, 2011

This is the last of a five-part series discussing the importance and future of ocean reef systems. Over the last several days, we have addressed a growing global problem: coral reef devastation. It has been shown that coral reefs are a precious resource to the earth, and the extinction of them might very well be [...]

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The Human Role in Coral Reef Conservation: Protecting Existing Life

May 19, 2011

This is the fourth of a five-part series discussing the importance and future of ocean reef systems. Yesterday’s article illustrated some of the fine ways people are coming together to recreate coral reef systems in areas that have been destroyed, and build them from scratch in areas regarded as virtually lifeless. But there are a [...]

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The Human Role in Coral Reef Conservation: Ideas and Implementation

May 18, 2011

This is the third of a five-part series discussing the importance and future of ocean reef systems. Be sure to read parts one and two! Although coral reefs are facing the threat of extinction due to human activity, they are also being given the opportunity for rebirth at the hands of people all over the [...]

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The Human Role in Coral Reef Conservation: Artificial Reef Creation

May 17, 2011

This is the second of a five-part series discussing the importance and future of ocean reef systems. If you missed it, check out the previous article. The health of coral reefs worldwide is in jeopardy, as we learned from yesterday’s article. But action is being taken in the way of reformation where natural reefs have [...]

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The Human Role in Coral Reef Conservation

May 16, 2011

This is the first of a five-part series discussing the importance and future of ocean reef systems. There are so many naturally occurring wonders of life contained within this planet of ours, and one that never fails to elicit the curiosity of humans all over the world is the vibrant coral reef. Located in many [...]

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