Survey provides valuable information on Cooks' reefs

Survey provides valuable information on Cooks’ reefs

[2020]

Dateline Pacific interviews KSLOF Marine Ecologist Renee Carlton about our findings from the Global Reef Expedition mission to the Cook Islands for Radio New Zealand (RNZ), New Zealand's public radio station.

Dateline Pacific
by Don Wiseman
March 23, 2020

The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has published its latest findings from the Global Reef Expedition – the largest coral reef survey and mapping exercise ever undertaken.

The expedition took in the Cook Islands – assessing the state of reefs on Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Palmerston.

And this month the foundation released its ‘Cook Islands Final Report’

Marine ecologist Renee Carlton told Don Wiseman more about the work that the Living Oceans Foundation undertook.

Listen to the full interview on Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

Friend or Foe? Part 2: The Ocean’s Quiet Protector

In our previous post, we explored what seagrass is, where it’s found, and the incredible benefits it provides to marine life. Today, we’re turning the lens on us—how these underwater meadows help humans, and why they deserve a place in the spotlight.

So… does seagrass do anything for you? Oh yes, my friend…

Friend or Foe? Part 1: Meet the Underwater Meadows

You’re swimming in the glistening, turquoise ocean, feeling totally at peace as the water cools you under the beaming sun. Hang on—what’s that? A slippery, slimy, twisty thing brushing your foot? Ew! Argh.

That’s seagrass! And believe it or not, we love it. You don’t need to be afraid. It’s actually one of the most important ecosystems in the ocean, and it definitely won’t hurt you. Let me tell you more…

Listen to the full interview on Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

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