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6 Home Habits for a Healthier Ocean

Check out these 6 simple habits you can adopt at home to protect our oceans and marine life - no matter where you live! From reducing plastic waste to making sustainable seafood choices, here are actionable tips to help you make eco-friendly decisions and protect the ocean for future generations.

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Preserving Paradise: 7 Ways to Protect Coral Reefs on Your Next Tropical Getaway

As you plan your trip and start packing all your beach essentials, there’s one more important thing to add to your to-do list – making sure you're prepared to protect those beautiful reefs while you're there! This blog is the ultimate guide to reef-friendly travel, with 7 easy and effective recommendations to keep the ocean’s clean, safe and healthy for all.

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From Vibrant to Vulnerable: The Truth Behind Coral Bleaching

Discover the science behind coral bleaching and why it’s a growing threat to marine ecosystems and humanity. This comprehensive guide answers the top 7 questions about coral bleaching and highlights several simple ways you can help protect these vital ecosystems for future generations!

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Coral 101: Everything You Need To Know About the Ocean’s Living Architects

Discover the fascinating world of corals in this ultimate “Coral 101” guide from Kaimana Conservation! Learn about these living animals and their incredible symbiotic relationships with algae, and how they build massive underwater structures like the Great Barrier Reef. Uncover their vital role in marine ecosystems, the threats they face, and why protecting these ocean architects is critical for our planet’s future.

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Why is Marine Science Important?

The ocean is essential to all life on Earth! Discover how the ocean provides food for billions, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, regulates global climate, and even advances modern medicine. Marine ecosystems play vital roles in our daily lives and studying marine biology is key to protecting our planet's future!

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How I Became a Marine Biologist Living in Hawai’i

Lets take a walk down memory lane! Discover the inspiring journey of how Jessica Colla became a marine biologist living and working in Maui, Hawai’i. From landlocked Illinois to the reefs of Fiji, coral surveys in the Bahamas, graduate school in Australia, and marine education in Maui, this blog shares her path to a fulfilling career in marine science & ocean conservation through science communication. Learn about the challenges, rewards, and unique experiences that shaped her role as a marine educator and advocate for ocean conservation.

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