Times of the Islands Summer 2016
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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green pages newsletter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> department <strong>of</strong> environment & maritime affairs<br />
Marine life thrives on a healthy coral reef, like this one <strong>of</strong>f South Caicos . Unfortunately, coral reefs around <strong>the</strong> world, including <strong>the</strong> Turks &<br />
Caicos, face many threats.<br />
Young Scientists<br />
Getting involved studying, monitoring and protecting coral reefs.<br />
By Heidi Hertler, Lily Zhao, Claire Gonzales and Chris Casaclang,<br />
School for Field Studies Center for Marine Resource Studies ~ Photos By Heidi Hertler<br />
Coral reefs are among <strong>the</strong> most biologically diverse and highly productive ecosystems on Earth. Their<br />
contribution to <strong>the</strong> global economy is estimated at close to $10 billion/year in tourism and recreation,<br />
$9 billion/year in coastal protection and $6 billion/year in both fisheries and biodiversity. Located at <strong>the</strong><br />
sou<strong>the</strong>rn tail <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bahamian archipelago, <strong>the</strong> Turks & Caicos <strong>Islands</strong> are indeed “Beautiful by Nature,”<br />
much <strong>of</strong> which is directly attributed to <strong>the</strong>ir near shore reefs.<br />
<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 27
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