Times of the Islands Winter 2023/24
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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green pages newsletter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> department <strong>of</strong> environment & coastal resources<br />
Protecting, Preserving, and<br />
Restoring <strong>the</strong> Coral Reefs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> TCI<br />
Come visit our Coral Growing Facility<br />
and get your TCRF merchandise!<br />
Located at South Bank Marina.<br />
We are open 1-5pm<br />
Monday - Friday<br />
4. Community engagement and empowerment:<br />
Teaching scuba diving fosters a sense <strong>of</strong> community.<br />
People become ambassadors, sharing <strong>the</strong>ir knowledge<br />
and experiences with fellow community members,<br />
inspiring o<strong>the</strong>rs to appreciate and protect <strong>the</strong> marine<br />
environment. This engagement streng<strong>the</strong>ns community<br />
bonds and collective efforts towards sustainable practices<br />
and conservation.<br />
By encouraging inclusivity and breaking down barriers,<br />
we can unlock <strong>the</strong> untapped potential and unique<br />
perspectives that diversity <strong>of</strong>fers, leading to innovative<br />
solutions and a more sustainable future for our oceans.<br />
Through scuba diving education, we <strong>of</strong>fer pathways to<br />
career opportunities, environmental stewardship, cultural<br />
preservation, and community empowerment.<br />
Join <strong>the</strong> movement and invest in <strong>the</strong> next generation<br />
<strong>of</strong> local scuba divers. Our program has grown exponentially,<br />
in no small part thanks to a partnership with Dive<br />
Provo (www.diveprovo.com), a dive operation committed<br />
to environmental protection and community development.<br />
Join us today and toge<strong>the</strong>r we can inspire people<br />
to become stewards and advocates for <strong>the</strong> marine environment,<br />
fostering sustainable practices and a brighter future<br />
for our communities and <strong>the</strong> oceans we all depend on. a<br />
Visit www.tcreef.org for more information or to donate.<br />
Rashguards, Stickers, BCD tags and more!<br />
All proceeds go to our environmental<br />
projects in TCI.<br />
DECR Environmental Officer/Terrestrial Ecologist Dodley Prosper is<br />
learning to conduct reef surveys. While he didn’t learn to dive with<br />
<strong>the</strong> TCRF program, he is a shining example <strong>of</strong> where dive training<br />
can take you.<br />
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