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Do unto the Earth as you would have the Earth do unto you!
See Ecobudget solution also nov 16 2008red deer ab casundayto the editorThe Current global crisis synopsisI feel and sense that our current state of global affairs is the result of the Global public getting a mixed or confusing message from global governments.Governments have in a sense been saying for some time now that the planet and environment are in a ...learn more
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The International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN), established in 2000, is a global partnership of coral reef experts who are working to halt and reverse the decline of the health of the world's coral reefs. Made up of some of the world's leading coral reef scientists and conservation group
ICRAN is the first partnership of its kind. It is a collective coral reef conservation and research program that combines scientific, cultural and economic perspectives. Building on existing coral reef research, conservation and management programs, it is designed to act on local, regional and international levels. ICRAN provides a strategic network to support coral reef conservation by enabling the partners to focus their efforts through communication and shared resources. The variety of threats that coral reefs are facing requires a multi-faceted and complementary approach-found in ICRAN.
There are three main interlinked components of ICRAN:
--Reef management
--Global coral reef monitoring and assessment
--Communications and knowledge dissemination
Coral reefs are often called 'rainforests of the sea' because of the remarkable diversity of life they support. As one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth, coral reefs are home to over 4,000 different species of fish, 700 species of coral, and thousands of other plants and animals. The health and biodiversity of coral reefs are critical to cultural values and economic livelihoods of millions of people who rely on coral reefs and other coastal environments. Reefs are the major source of income and food (e.g. fishing and tourism) to these coastal communities, and also afford shoreline protection from forces of the ocean. Unfortunately, coral reefs are threatened the world over, despite the committed efforts of individuals and groups to save these fragile and valuable ecosystems. In the past two decades, human activities have continued to destroy coral reefs through sedimentation, coastal development, destructive fishing practices and pollution. Ocean warming is also precipitating a decline in the health of coral reefs requiring a greater understanding of coral reef health for both short and long term horizons.
* Fish Breeding Grounds Reefs are fish nurseries, providing essential shelter for juvenile fish, including many important commercial species.
* Natural Breakwaters Reefs protect vulnerable beaches and shorelines from wave action, storms and floods.
* Sources of Food and Income Coral reefs are a significant source of food for hundreds of millions of people. Reefs also provide income and employment through tourism, marine recreation and fishing.
* Medical Breakthroughs Corals not only provide life, they can save lives too. Already scientists have found chemicals used for HIV and cancer treatments in coral reef organisms-and there are many untapped com-pounds that could prove valuable to medical research.
* Cultural Value Coral reefs are directly linked with the traditional, spiritual and cultural values of many people who live in reef areas.
ICRAN is the first partnership of its kind. It is a collective coral reef conservation and research program that combines scientific, cultural and economic perspectives. Building on existing coral reef research, conservation and management programs, it is designed to act on local, regional and international levels. ICRAN provides a strategic network to support coral reef conservation by enabling the partners to focus their efforts through communication and shared resources. The variety of threats that coral reefs are facing requires a multi-faceted and complementary approach-found in ICRAN.
There are three main interlinked components of ICRAN:
--Reef management
--Global coral reef monitoring and assessment
--Communications and knowledge dissemination
Coral reefs are often called 'rainforests of the sea' because of the remarkable diversity of life they support. As one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth, coral reefs are home to over 4,000 different species of fish, 700 species of coral, and thousands of other plants and animals. The health and biodiversity of coral reefs are critical to cultural values and economic livelihoods of millions of people who rely on coral reefs and other coastal environments. Reefs are the major source of income and food (e.g. fishing and tourism) to these coastal communities, and also afford shoreline protection from forces of the ocean. Unfortunately, coral reefs are threatened the world over, despite the committed efforts of individuals and groups to save these fragile and valuable ecosystems. In the past two decades, human activities have continued to destroy coral reefs through sedimentation, coastal development, destructive fishing practices and pollution. Ocean warming is also precipitating a decline in the health of coral reefs requiring a greater understanding of coral reef health for both short and long term horizons.
* Fish Breeding Grounds Reefs are fish nurseries, providing essential shelter for juvenile fish, including many important commercial species.
* Natural Breakwaters Reefs protect vulnerable beaches and shorelines from wave action, storms and floods.
* Sources of Food and Income Coral reefs are a significant source of food for hundreds of millions of people. Reefs also provide income and employment through tourism, marine recreation and fishing.
* Medical Breakthroughs Corals not only provide life, they can save lives too. Already scientists have found chemicals used for HIV and cancer treatments in coral reef organisms-and there are many untapped com-pounds that could prove valuable to medical research.
* Cultural Value Coral reefs are directly linked with the traditional, spiritual and cultural values of many people who live in reef areas.
