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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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Use the Earth Day Kids Book to start a project near you!

Earth Day is one of two observances, both held annually during spring in the northern hemisphere, and autumn in the southern hemisphere. These are intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment. The United Nations celebrates an Earth Day each year on the March equinox, a tradition which was founded by peace activist John McConnell in 1969. A second Earth Day, which was founded by U.S. politician Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in the late 1970s, is celebrated in many countries each year on April 22.

To see what is planned for the next Earth Day click here. You can also watch Earth Day TV by clicking right here! (NOTE: these links will take you outside of our website. To come back please click the "back" arrow on your browser).

Now download the Earth Day Kids Book by clicking here, print it out and plan some activities for your neighborhood for the next Earth Day. Tell us what you are doing and upload your comments here!
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