The healthy reefs of the Caribbean are home to the most
wondrous collection of lifeforms
Corals are
some of the most fragile yet resilient organisms on this planet They existed
on this planet before humans However, they are being impacted by numerous
stressors In order to protect this resource, we first have to understand
it.. This is the role of the Marine Research Section of the Coastal Zone
Management UnitCoastal
Zone Management Unit Please help us to protect this valuable resource
WHAT YOU CAN DO
You can start by having a look at the coral reefs ...glass bottom boat,
Atlantis submarine, snorkeling or diving
Get involved in underwater and beach clean-ups
Help us to monitor coral reefs.its easy and lots of fun!
From single cell amoeba to brain coral the size of a car... the underwater
world of the Caribbean presents a diversity not easily accessible
elsewhere.
Christmas tree and feather duster worms cluster together with gorgonians
and a profusion of sponges and sea ferns...
Coral forests are home to an amazing variety of fish and crustacea,
as well as the elusive Seahorse.
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