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RESTORE.<br />
PROTECT.<br />
PRESERVE.<br />
CORAL RESTORATION<br />
FOUNDATION CURAÇAO<br />
AN INTRODUCTION BY DIVE CURAÇAO<br />
Coral Restoration Foundation Curaçao (CRFC) is a non-profit<br />
organization founded in 2015. CRFC is dedicated to restoring the<br />
shallow water coral reef systems in Curaçao and educating the<br />
community on the significance of our oceans. The organization<br />
works with critically endangered species of corals. The first step is<br />
to grow them in nurseries and than to outplant them onto new sites.<br />
To date CRFC has outplanted over 7.300 corals at seven different<br />
locations and engaged more than local 150 students.<br />
“The significance of this Curaçao Coral Reef Restoration program<br />
is that together as a community here in Curaçao we are restoring<br />
our shallow water reef system, while educating our youth about the<br />
importance of protecting and preserving our natural ecosystem,”<br />
according to Pol Bosch, CRFC. Pol believes that programs like this<br />
help solidify a natural sustainability for future generations.<br />
“Our island’s subaquatic life is one of the many things that sets<br />
us apart from the other Caribbean islands. So, it is of immense<br />
importance that we all work together as a sustainable community<br />
to conserve our ocean. The commitment of the Coral Restoration<br />
Foundation Curaçao is one of the first steps for sustaining and<br />
spreading awareness of our island’s ocean life. With the assistance<br />
and teamwork of the entire community I am certain that we can<br />
make this initiative bigger, create a sustainable change and<br />
provide the upcoming generation a healthier ecological marine<br />
life.” - Mr. Miles Mercera, CEO of Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism<br />
Association.<br />
Support from like-minded businesses and responsible dive<br />
operators allows CRFC to engage with a global community about<br />
the importance of healthy oceans. They believe it is critical that we<br />
re-invest in our natural resources to ensure a sustainable outcome<br />
for future generations. The fact is, we are incredibly grateful to have<br />
access to such unbelievable biodiversity today here on Curaçao, but<br />
to assume that without care and attention that our environment can<br />
sustain itself would be naïve. We must do our very best every day<br />
to restore what we as humans have damaged or even destroyed<br />
over the years.<br />
None of this work would be possible without the sponsorship and<br />
support from local partners and individuals that want to help make<br />
a difference.<br />
For more information or to make a donation please visit<br />
www.coralrestorationcuracao.org<br />
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