02-16-2006, 03:39 PM
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* February 16, 2006
* R E E F D I S P A T C H
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* Will Unwise Development
* Smother Guana Cay Reef?
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A Periodic Inside Look at a Coral Reef Issue from
Alexander Stone, ReefGuardian International Director
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Dear Friend of Coral Reefs,
The coral reefs off tiny seven-mile Great Guana Cay in the northern Bahamas is under threat by an irresponsible mega-development. Scientists around the world -- including top coral reef ecologists, and coral pathologists -- agree that the Discovery Land Company's plans to build a golf course, 500 residential units and a 180-slip marina will kill the coral reef in a matter of a few years. You could help prevent this by speaking up for this coral reef through the Featured Petition at ReefGuardian's just-updated website at [url "http://www.reefguardian.org./"]http://www.reefguardian.org.[/url]
Coral reefs are in serious decline around the world, and especially in the Caribbean. But the reef at Great Guana Cay is among the few remaining healthy reefs in the entire Caribbean. This reef, which is only 45 feet away from the beach of the proposed development, contains an incredible diversity of reef fishes, sharks, and brilliant corals. But that will all become an algae-ridden dead zone in just a few years if the Discovery Land development proceeds as planned. That's why I urge you to get involved through the Speak Up section at [url "http://www.reefguardian.org./"]http://www.reefguardian.org.[/url]
The native inhabitants of Guana Cay have formed an environmental organization to fight this development. But they need all the help they can get. Normally, such small islands never have an international voice. Help prove that even little islands can have a strong voice in defense of their coral reefs. Go to our newly-updated website at [url "http://www.reefguardian.org/"]http://www.reefguardian.org[/url] to learn how.
Thanks so much for caring!
Alexander Stone
Director
ReefGuardian International
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[url "http://www.reefguardian.org/"]http://www.reefguardian.org[/url]
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* February 16, 2006
* R E E F D I S P A T C H
* __________________________
* Will Unwise Development
* Smother Guana Cay Reef?
*
* -- sign on via --
*[url "http://www.reefguardian.org/"]http://www.reefguardian.org[/url]
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A Periodic Inside Look at a Coral Reef Issue from
Alexander Stone, ReefGuardian International Director
____________________________________________________
Dear Friend of Coral Reefs,
The coral reefs off tiny seven-mile Great Guana Cay in the northern Bahamas is under threat by an irresponsible mega-development. Scientists around the world -- including top coral reef ecologists, and coral pathologists -- agree that the Discovery Land Company's plans to build a golf course, 500 residential units and a 180-slip marina will kill the coral reef in a matter of a few years. You could help prevent this by speaking up for this coral reef through the Featured Petition at ReefGuardian's just-updated website at [url "http://www.reefguardian.org./"]http://www.reefguardian.org.[/url]
Coral reefs are in serious decline around the world, and especially in the Caribbean. But the reef at Great Guana Cay is among the few remaining healthy reefs in the entire Caribbean. This reef, which is only 45 feet away from the beach of the proposed development, contains an incredible diversity of reef fishes, sharks, and brilliant corals. But that will all become an algae-ridden dead zone in just a few years if the Discovery Land development proceeds as planned. That's why I urge you to get involved through the Speak Up section at [url "http://www.reefguardian.org./"]http://www.reefguardian.org.[/url]
The native inhabitants of Guana Cay have formed an environmental organization to fight this development. But they need all the help they can get. Normally, such small islands never have an international voice. Help prove that even little islands can have a strong voice in defense of their coral reefs. Go to our newly-updated website at [url "http://www.reefguardian.org/"]http://www.reefguardian.org[/url] to learn how.
Thanks so much for caring!
Alexander Stone
Director
ReefGuardian International
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[url "http://www.reefguardian.org/"]http://www.reefguardian.org[/url]
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