DEEP BLUE blog
May 1, 2013
Deep Blue Discoveries Bonaire Trip
Deep Blue Discoveries is back on Bonaire for coral reef study and to produce a new video. Diving on the reefs is like visiting an underwater city. Seeing fish school or studying a variety of corals is special; there is always something new to be explored.
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April 18, 2013
Coral Reef Research in Bonaire
Deep Blue Discoveries is in Bonaire this week for coral reef study. Located 50 miles north of Venezuela, Bonaire is governed by The Netherlands.
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April 15, 2013
Caring for Coral Reefs, Caring for Ourselves
Coral Reefs, the underwater rainforests of the sea, are located throughout the world. Importantly, they are bio-indicators of the earth's health.
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April 8, 2013
Visiting a Coral Reef
Experiencing the beauty of a coral reef is easy. All one has to do is visit the web and there is a plethora of pictures and videos that one can review and enjoy. But when snorkeling or diving on one, its beauty truly comes alive.
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April 1, 2013
Why Coral Reefs Are Important
Coral reefs are valued for their beauty and recreational value. But what other reasons are they important?
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February 27, 2013
Coral Reefs and the Importance of Herbivorous Fish
There are many threats to coral reefs, and they are coming from many directions. The two that people are most aware of are from global warming and ocean acidification, but there are others that we must also be aware of.
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February 13, 2013
Build A Coral Reef Pool Program Provides Experiential Learning
At Deep Blue Discoveries, we believe that children learn best when they are able to actively engage in their learning experiences. Children are explorers by nature; learning by doing is essential to their growth.
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February 6, 2013
Help Control Coral Reef Degradation
In an article posted on the Coral Reef Alliance's "In The News" section, Rick MacPherson mentions how coral reefs have the capablity to be resilient to various stresses that they encounter.
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January 22, 2013
Excess Nutrients Weaken Coral Reefs
Bernd F. Laeschke wrote an article on the Global Adventures, LLC website about scientists who are discovering that increases in nutrient levels can make corals more susceptible to bleaching.
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January 14, 2013
Coral Reef Alliance Partners with Resorts to Recycle Wastewater
The Coral Reef Alliance, in partnership with resorts that are located near coral reefs, is assisting resorts in the recycling of their wastewater.
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November 21, 2012
Indonesia Has the Healthiest Coral Reefs
There was an interesting article recently posted that discussed the health of coral reefs in the eastern Indonesian region. These are perhaps the healthiest reefs in the world with a prolific amount of coral species.
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November 9, 2012
Joining Others as "Hope Generators" of Coral Reefs
As I am doing my research on coral reefs, I am impressed by the proactive attitudes that people and institutions are taking towards coral reef preservation and growth.
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November 5, 2012
Bonair: Pioneer in Coral Reef Preservation
I am back from Bonaire and I miss being there already! I met many terrific people who helped me in my study of coral reefs. Coral reefs are beautiful and inspiring ecosystems that impact our lives in many ways and the trip reconfirmed this.
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October 26, 2012
Researching Coral Reefs in Bonaire
Deep Blue Discoveries backs up its programs including the Build a Coral Reef Pool Program℠ with thorough research. We are completing our trip to Bonaire to research coral reefs, and it has been an incredible experience.
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October 16, 2012
Studying Coral Reefs in Bonaire
Next week, I will be traveling to Bonaire to study coral reefs and to produce a new video for our website. Bonaire is an island located in what once was called The Dutch Antilles. It is near the country of Venezuela and is known for its diving. This island has been at the forefront of coral reef conservation for many years.
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October 9, 2012
Mini Robots, Gene Therapy and Coral Reefs
Doomsday headlines grab our attention, negativity sells. Often however, news articles detailing the eventual destruction of coral reefs contain little information in regards to the efforts currently being made to save the reefs. We need to hear the positive.
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September 17, 2012
Protecting Coral Reef Nurseries
There was an article that was recently posted on phys.org that discusses the relationship between life on coral reefs and in the nursery areas of mangrove swamps and sea grass beds where much of the coral reef life begins.
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August 31, 2012
Deriving Medicines from Coral Reefs
Coral reefs have a significant role in our lives; whether for recreation, coastal protection, or for the food that we eat. Coral reefs are important for another reason; the production of medicines.
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August 22, 2012
Coral Reefs Are the Most Biodiverse Ecosystem
If all the coral reefs were placed in one location, their area would be equivalent to the state of Texas. 25 percent of all the species in the ocean depend upon coral reefs for their survival.
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August 13, 2012
Side Effects of Pollution Can Cause Coral Reef Decay
Over-fishing and pollution/runoff are just a few of the side effects that are creating other problems for coral reefs such as decay.
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August 6, 2012
Not All Reefs Live Successfully like The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is successfully living in water with a higher than normal level of sedimentation. This is an interesting discovery for many reefs are threatened by, and have been destroyed by high levels of sedimentation.
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July 25, 2012
Using Our Oceans and Reefs as Dumps
A team of scientists collected 50 metric tons of trash from the ocean near the northwestern Hawaiian islands. We have been using our oceans and thus, our reefs, as one large garbage dump; this is tragic.
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July 17, 2012
We Become What We Think About Most of the Time
I am a firm believer in the statement: "We become what we think about most of the time." If we believe that there is no future for the reefs, we will be hesitant to take action to protect them; and as a result, they will be destroyed.
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July 11, 2012
Action Is Needed to Save the Reefs
Threats to our reefs are being discussed this week at the International Coral Reef Symposium in Australia. At the symposium, Dr. Robert Richmond, research professor at The University of Hawaii, will discuss that we know what the problems are, but we need to take action.
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July 3, 2012
Reality Check on Threats to Ocean Life
It is easy to be complacent in regards to paying attention to the challenges our oceans and coral reefs are facing because they are not always readily apparent.
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June 8, 2012
Protect Our Coral Reefs
It is common knowledge that coral reefs have been under stress for at least 40 years.
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June 5, 2012
Two Thirds of Coral Reefs Are Under Threat
Caitlin Howlett mentions in a recent G News article that a quarter of the world's coral reefs have been destroyed and two thirds of them are under threat.
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June 1, 2012
Why Explore Coral Reefs?
When experiencing a coral reef, it is the sensation of witnessing an underwater city in perpetual motion.
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May 25, 2012
The Importance of Coral Reefs
Coral Reefs, "The Underwater Rainforests of The Sea", have a significant role in our planet 's ecosystem and our lives.
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May 15, 2012
Explore Our New Website.
Discover Our Commitment to Coral Reefs.
Deep Blue Discoveries is excited to announce our new website. During the past year, our focus has changed to providing coral reef education to children and families.
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