Archive: August 2007

Concert to benefit NFEFI: 23 August 2007; The Negros Forests & Ecological Foundation (NFEFI) will be a beneficiary of a gala concert in Bacolod on Wednesday, September 5. World-renowned conductor Helen Quach will conduct the Manila Symphony Orchestra at the Santuario de La Salle, University of La...; Categories:
Marine Climate Change and Conservation Priorities: 23 August 2007; Guest Editorial By Charles Sheppard The most common public conservation issues usually involve terrestrial species and habitats, which is unsurprising given the habitat that we stand on. But most of our world is covered by sea, which produces most of...; Categories:
Trying to Save the Coral Reefs: 23 August 2007; By Krista Mahr " Near the close of the 1960s, a squadron of young scuba divers headed out into the warm waters of the South Pacific, tanks of air strapped to their backs and syringes at the ready. Their mission,...; Categories: Coral Reefs
Recent Coral Report for the Phillippines by Dr Doug Fenner: 20 August 2007; Corals of Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines July 2007 Study for Coral Cay Conservation Douglas Fenner A brief visit to the Ampo base of Coral Cay Conservation at Sogod Bay, Leyte, was made by the author in July, 2007. A...; Categories: Reports and Publications
A critical need for UK volunteers: 17 August 2007; (Letter to The Times in response to article: "Gap year students told to forget aid projects"). Sir Your prominent coverage of the views of Jean Brodie, director of VSO UK, puts into relief a critical need for greater transparency and...; Categories: CCC In The News
CCC - Proud Sponsor of the 2008 International Coral Reef Symposium: 17 August 2007; Coral Cay Conservation is delighted to announce that we are now an official 'Coral Colony Sponsor' of the International Coral Reef Symposium to be held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County (Florida) Convention Center, July 7-11, 2008. This would not...; Categories: CCC In The News
Press release: The Year in Industry launches new 'Combo' package: 17 August 2007; The ultimate gap year that straddles the best of both worlds Choosing between spending a year out working or seeing the world is a difficult decision which young people no longer need to face. Thanks to a brand new package...; Categories: CCC In The News
Oslo Statement On Ecotourism '07: 16 August 2007; The Global Ecotourism Conference 2007 (GEC07), held in Oslo, Norway, from 14-16 May, marked the fifth anniversary of the Quebec summit. It's objectives were to assess the achievements and challenges in the field of ecotourism since 2002, to bring together...; Categories: CCC In The News
Communicate '07: 15 August 2007; COMMUNICATE, now in its fourth year, is the only one of its kind, focusing specifically on improving the standards and effectiveness of communication about the natural world. Through its unique format, it delivers an intense and exciting programme, which includes...; Categories: CCC In The News
Reef Conservation UK: 15 August 2007; Reef Conservation UK (RCUK) was formed to promote multidisciplinary conservation, public awareness and education about coral reefs, as well as to ensure that all reef related activities are conducted in a responsible manner.... Following the success of RCUK’s annual meetings...; Categories: CCC In The News
A swiss student's view of a gap year!: 14 August 2007; As a swiss student, I had never really heard about doing volunteer work or taking gap years. That's because taking a gap year is very rare in Switzerland, and I have never heard of anybody doing something like it....; Categories: CCC In The News, Diaries and Reviews
Southern Leyte Coral Reef Conservation Project: July 2007 Update: 14 August 2007; Project Update – Claudio de Sassi, Project Scientist July 2007 Project Brief Aim The Southern Leyte Coral Reef Conservation Project (SLCRCP) is a six-year collaborative project (2002–2008), to survey the coral reefs of Sogod Bay. The programme provides training...; Categories: Monthly Project Updates
Report: Four Marine Protected Areas in Sogod Bay: 14 August 2007; Four Marine Protected Areas in Sogod Bay, Philippines: An Evaluation of Biological Impact and Community Perception One Year On. The marine resources of Sogod Bay, part of Southern Leyte, Philippines provide an important source of food and revenue for local...; Categories: CCC In The News
Coral Worse Off Than Believed: 13 August 2007; By Amy Coombs ScienceNOW Daily News The first large-scale analysis of the world's largest reef system indicates that coral destruction is faster and more widespread than researchers previously thought. Over the past 2 decades, coral has disappeared at five times...; Categories: General News
Vacancy : Reef Check Australia: 13 August 2007; Reef Check Australia Volunteer Internship Position Reef Check Australia is looking for some motivated and independent people to assist with the coordination of the 2008 survey season for our Great Barrier Reef Project. If you want to gain experience in...; Categories: Vacancies
Vacancy: Project Seahorse: 13 August 2007; Project Seahorse Project Seahorse is an interdisciplinary and international organisation committed to the conservation and sustainable use of the world’s coastal marine ecosystems. Based at the University of British Columbia (Canada), Project Seahorse works in partnership with the Zoological...; Categories: General News
21st World Scout Jamboree update: 09 August 2007; Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) would like to thank all the organisers, scouts and scout leaders for 21st World Scout Jamboree, which took place in Hylands Park, Chelmsford, from 27 July to 8 August. CCC was lucky enough to exhibit...; Categories:
CCC Medical Review Paper: 03 August 2007; Expected & Encountered Medical Presentations in Remote Conservation Diving Expeditions: the Coral Cay Experience Dr Karen Elizabeth Richardson M.B., B S., CCC's Medical Logistic's Advisor, undertook research with CCC to define expected and encountered medical presentations within the setting of...; Categories: CCC In The News
Press Release: Coral Cay Conservation aims to makes overseas expeditions even safer: 02 August 2007; Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) is pleased to announce its compliance with BS 8848: A specification for adventurous activities, expeditions, visits and fieldwork outside the UK. Following the recent launch of the groundbreaking publication from BSI British Standards, CCC is...; Categories: CCC In The News, Press Releases
CCC London Office Overload!: 01 August 2007; I walked into CCC's London head office this morning and to my delight, every available desk and workspace was jammed with CCC staff, interns and volunteer-helpers! Many thanks to all who continue to dedicate their time and expertise to...; Categories: CCC In The News
Vacancy: Beautiful Oceans Science Instructor: 01 August 2007; Beautiful Oceans,www.beautifuloceans.com a corporate framework for marine conservation, is looking to fill 2 positions for a week-long public coral reef education event in the Caribbean this fall (October 27 to November 3). The event will educate tourists (recreational scuba divers)...; Categories: Vacancies

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