What is ReefQuest?

REEFQUEST HAS MOVED. PLEASE JOIN US AT www.ReefQuest.org !

Hi. My name is Dylan and I want to share with you a cool new idea called, ReefQuest. I got interested in coral reefs while exploring a reef in Hawaii while on vacation. Coral reefs have been called the rainforests of the sea, because of to the large number of species they harbor, also know as biodiversity. Covering less than one percent of the ocean floor, reefs support an estimated twenty-five percent of all marine life, with over 4,000 species of fish alone. However I was saddened to find out that reefs are dying all over the world at a very high rate. I started ReefQuest to tell the story of "our reef" to kids all over the world. I want your help in studying and preserving as best as we can "our reef" in Hawaii. But more importantly, I hope kids all over the world can unite to adopt and protect their own marine habitats. Whether you live by an ocean, a lake or a river you can join us to tell us about what’s going on with your marine habitat, whether it is a reef or some other environment. And together, we can figure out ways to protect and take care of these fragile but important habitats. We’ve brought together in this web site hundreds of interesting activities, information articles and links for you to use in joining our effort. Our video feeds will give you the opportunity to see the work we are doing on "our" reef in Hawaii. We also want to see and read about your work as well. Check out the posts on this site and add your own as comments. Please join us in this important effort to adopt all endangered marine habitats.

Mahalo

Dylan Vecchione, (Age 10) and lead creator of ReefQuest

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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Take a virtual dive at the Kaanapali North Reef!

We have created a special link for you to come diving with us in the Kaanapali North Reef, the location for ReefQuest. As we collect underwater pictures of the animal we encounter while diving in the reef we post them to this special map. Click on the link below and you will be able to see where what animals we have been encountering. To help you recognize some of the fish you can open and print a reef fish chart by clicking here. Use the chart while you take the virtual dive and let us know what you find. We need help identifying where the various types of fish live. Post your discoveries as comments below.

Click here to start your virtual dive. Hint: once you see the map with the pictures, change the map settings to "satellite" and zoom as close as possible to the area of the pictures and reef. Now start your dive!



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