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Stay Off the Reef!!
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| Coral is a living organism! It may take hundreds of years to develop a reef like this, and you can harm the reef just by standing on it...one step may damage it, 2 to 9 steps may kill it! |
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| What You Can Do |
- Enter the ocean in a sandy area. Even rocky areas may provide habitat for coral larvae and other marine invertebrates.
- Make sure your gear fits properly, is comfortable and adjusted BEFORE you go in the water! If you need to make adjustments, find a sandy area to stand or swim back to shore.
- When snorkeling, stay horizontal and float OVER the reef!
- For divers, use clips or other types of retainers to keep your equipment off the reef!
- practice stewardship: educate others about this issue in a gentle manner...you can make a difference!
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