IYOR - International Year of the Reef http://www.iyor.org http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=191 Underwater and onland clean up of the Beach and Port area in Quepos. Certified divers may volunteer for the underwater clean up and anybody is free to help on land. Please come and help support this important event! Barbeque afterwards for all the volunteers. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=191 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=108 Introduction of a Marine studies course into secondary school system http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=108 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=227 Skindivers, SCUBA divers and fishers are invited to learn more about sharks and participate in counting sharks http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=227 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=33 Reef Check - the global survey of coral reef health - became the world biggest reef-monitoring program involving marine scientist and the local community. As a diver we need you who are interested to learn more about marine life to participate in simple surveys of reefs. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=33 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=213 The International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) will be organized in oh Lanta to collect garbage. Participants will consist of volunteers from koh Lanta schools, local hotels and tour operators, local government and public. Several side event will be organized during the day (a litter recycling workshop, a beach detective workshop...). The winner of the "Green fins" photo contst will be display at the Lanta Community museum. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=213 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=243 The World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies. The month-long program kicks off each year on September 18 with a data entry deadline of December 18. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=243 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=216 SEA has partnered up with St. Croix’s Committee for International Year of the Reef to offer free snorkel clinics to St. Croix community members. Snacks and prizes available! When & Where: Saturday, September 20th 10:00am-12:00noon at Dorsch Beach in conjunction with International Coastweeks beach clean-ups http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=216 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=219 The Crown of Thorns Starfish and marine debris clean-up activity. COTS facing an 'active outbreak' in Bunaken National Park and Adjacent Waters to Lembeh Strait - North Sulawesi Penisula.......... awareness follow by clean-up activities in particular sites which already have a 'spot outbreak' is necessary. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=219 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=148 As part of the Kosrae Coral Reef Monitoring Project, Kosrae Village and Oceanearth will hold a 2 week coral monitoring session from September 27 – October 10, 2008. This is Kosrae's official annual coral monitoring program which follows a modified ReefCheck protocol. In addition to collecting essential data on coral reef health, this session will serve to highlight the Internationational Year of the Reef 2008. With 20 monitoring points around the island there is always valid work to be done; get involved! For more information please visit: http://www.kosraevillage.com and http://www.oceanearth.org. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=148 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=44 In cooperation with REEF CHECK Europe, the Red Sea Environmental Centre (RSEC) in Dahab, South Sinai, initiated a reef monitoring programme with approval from the National Parks' authority (Nature Conservation Sector / Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency). The RSEC in Dahab has designed a reef-monitoring programme based on an extension of the standard Reef Check procedure. The aim of the extended Protocol is to provide more well defined data describing the status of coral reef health with respect to anthropogenic and natural impacts. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=44 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=229 Everyone has a responsibility to the world we live in now and the world we will leave to future generations. Take a first step to reduce your carbon footprint and "Take the Right Route" October 10th by walking, running, biking, or carpooling to work or school. You will save one pound of CO2 for every mile you don't drive, save money, and maybe even your waistline. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=229 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=217 SEA has partnered up with St. Croix’s Committee for International Year of the Reef to offer free snorkel clinics to St. Croix community members. Snacks and prizes available! Sunday, October 12th 10:00am-12:00noon at Altona Beach http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=217 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=199 In International Youth Coastal Conference is the culmination of a process. Students prepare 40 minute workshops to present to their peers at the conference on a marine or coastal topic, relevant to their local area. This process involves students working with expert mentors many months prior to the event, and results in children who are motivated, capable public speakers, with self esteem and respect for others. Ultimately, this conference is about protecting and enhancing our marine and coastal environments, communities and industries through education and involvement of the next generation of leaders. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=199 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=238 Part of the 2-day Port Douglas IYOR Festival, this film series highlights winners from the 2007 Antibes Underwater Film Festival, as well as works by local filmmakers. A Children's showing will be held from 5-6 PM, followed by a session for the general public from 7-9 PM. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=238 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=241 Part of the 2-day Port Douglas IYOR Festival, participants will meet at one of three beach locations to clean up and monitor marine debris along Port Douglas beaches. Volunteers will be treated to a free sausage sizzle at the Educational Fair after the cleanup. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=241 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=232 From ridge to reef, participants will learn about nonpoint source pollution and water quality through a scavenger hunt at the Tapotchao/Garapan watershed. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=232 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=111 Surf on down to the Oceanarium during October half term, for a quiz trail, craft activity and much, much more! As part of the International Year of the Reef we will also be holding special talks focusing on coral conservation. More information will be available shortly on www.oceanarium.co.uk http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=111 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=240 Port Douglas' Community Hall will be alive with educational booths, activities, and workshops suitable for both young and young-at-heart audiences. The fair will include an underwater photography display and workshop, a live feed to divers at the Reef HQ Aquarium, and many, many more educational activities. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=240 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=239 Part of the 2-day Port Douglas IYOR Festival, this film series highlights winners from the 2007 Antibes Underwater Film Festival, as well as works by local filmmakers. A Children's showing will be held from 4-5 PM, followed by a session for the general public from 8:30-10:30 PM http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=239 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=242 Join us for a keynote presentation by John Connor, CEO of the Climate Institute, followed by a panel discussion on the future of our Great Barrier Reef featuring well known reef scientists. This is your chance to ask the experts what can really be done to protect this invaluable resource. This is part of the 2-day Port Douglas IYOR Festival. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=242 events http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=223 In November 2008 people from all over the world will come to Fiji to have fun counting Butterflyfish while diving, snorkelling or riding glass-bottom boats, and contribute their results to a Fiji -wide Butterflyfish Biodiversity project that will be published internationally. http://www.iyor.org/Calendar/events_view.aspx?Eventid=223 events