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Coral reefs are home to over 40,000 species of fish. |
Students of Aleipata Secondary School in Samoa organised a rubbish clean up while developing their entry for the 'challengecoralreef' competition. Photo courtesy of Jessica Ackerman.
News
- Youth grab chances to define coral reef protection needs
- Regional Pacific Year of the Reef Campaign to be launched in Vanuatu
- Youth urged to take action to save reefs
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Receive your quarterly update on the 2008 Pacific Year of the Reef by sending an email to 2008 PYOR Campaign Coordinator, Sereima Savu, at sereimas@sprep.org.
The Media Centre is designed to provide Pacific and international media with regular updates on key happenings during the 2008 Pacific Year of the Reef. To receive all media releases distributed by SPREP, contact Nanette Woonton to become part of SPREP’s media distribution list.
Nanette
Woonton
Associate Media and Publications Officer
SPREP
T: (685) 21929 x 305
F: (685) 20231
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What is the 2008 Pacific Year of the Reef? The 2008 Pacific Year of the Reef camapign is a regional initiative facilitated by SPREP to incite action to save the Pacific's coral reefs. The campaign has three objectives:
The campaign slogan of "Strong Reefs, Strong Islands" emphasises the close connection between healthy reefs and the integrity of the Pacific islands and societies. SPREP has developed a range of activities for different audiences and encourages Members to adapt and implement appropriate activities or develop their own. Activities developed as part of the regional campaign aim to promote two key messages: Coral Reef: Provider, Protector and Time for action SPREP’s role in the campaign is to implement regional actions and act as a clearinghouse for information, including supporting national campaign plans, and disseminating news on funding opportunities. |
For more information on 2008 Pacific Year of the Reef, contact Caroline Vieux, SPREP Coral Reef Management Officer at carolinev@sprep.org or Sereima Savu, SPREP Pacific Year of the Reef Campaign Coordinator, at sereimas@sprep.org.