Get Involved!
In an effort to involve international Reef Alliance members in pro-active conservation, Reef Alliance created Reef Alliance Day. Reef Alliance Day is an annual event that coincides with Earth Day on April 22nd. Every year Reef Alliance members will participate (and compete) in a united conservation project. Projects will involve anything from reef cleanups, to classroom education, to community involvement. The member that demonstrates the most creative and enthusiastic effort will be the winner of the annual Reef Alliance Award.
Anyone can participate in Reef Alliance Day and we encourage your support. If you would like to get involved, please send an email to reefalliance@snuba.com
Anyone can participate in Reef Alliance Day and we encourage your support. If you would like to get involved, please send an email to reefalliance@snuba.com
Reef Alliance Day 2009
On April 22, 2009 Reef Alliance members from the US, Latin America, Thailand, Mexico and the Caribbean participated in local reef and beach cleanup projects. Although every member put forth a great effort, the most outstanding project came from Reef Alliance award winner, Snuba Honduras.
Through grass roots efforts, posters and word-of-mouth, Snuba Honduras inspired help from over 40 volunteers - including 8 Snuba staff and over 32 community members. The group was even cheered on by Snuba guests from the Carnival cruise ship "Valor." Although it was a rainy, windy and cloudy day, the team enthusiastically worked for more than half a day - filling 15 trash bags and collecting large amounts of net, rope, line, fabric and plastics. The volunteer group combed the beach and divers scoured various reefs - collecting more than 400 lbs. of debris!
Reef Alliance Day 2010 will take place during the week of April 22nd. Check back for more information soon!
On April 22, 2009 Reef Alliance members from the US, Latin America, Thailand, Mexico and the Caribbean participated in local reef and beach cleanup projects. Although every member put forth a great effort, the most outstanding project came from Reef Alliance award winner, Snuba Honduras.
Through grass roots efforts, posters and word-of-mouth, Snuba Honduras inspired help from over 40 volunteers - including 8 Snuba staff and over 32 community members. The group was even cheered on by Snuba guests from the Carnival cruise ship "Valor." Although it was a rainy, windy and cloudy day, the team enthusiastically worked for more than half a day - filling 15 trash bags and collecting large amounts of net, rope, line, fabric and plastics. The volunteer group combed the beach and divers scoured various reefs - collecting more than 400 lbs. of debris!
Reef Alliance Day 2010 will take place during the week of April 22nd. Check back for more information soon!
Reef Alliance Day 2010
Thursday April 22nd marked the 2nd annual celebration of Reef Alliance Day. This year international Reef Alliance members participated in the “Kids Care Project” –– involving 5th grade school children and a conservation awareness poster contest. Members visited local classrooms and talked to kids about the importance of keeping our oceans, beaches and reefs clean; with an emphasis on the impact of trash and debris on marine life. Students were then invited to participate in a poster contest, highlighting ways to keep our beaches and oceans clean.
Reef Alliance Day 2010 involved participants from all over the world. Although all members put forth a great effort, two members in particular organized and completed outstanding projects...
Reef Alliance Day 2010 involved participants from all over the world. Although all members put forth a great effort, two members in particular organized and completed outstanding projects...
1st Place
The 2010 1st Place Reef Alliance Award is presented to XEL-HA for outstanding organization, effort, education and commitment to conservation. The Xel-Ha Reef Alliance team selected an organization committee to run their project. Members included: Miryam Vial, Saitra Pérez, Diana Fernández, Rosanna Roth, Hilda Berriel and Raúl Cocom. The organization committee visited 8 schools in two towns: Chemuyil and Tulum. There were over 86 posters submitted to the contest, and 3 winners were selected from each school. The 24 winners were invited to participate in an organized beach cleanup at a local beach, Xcacelito. There were more than 80 volunteers at the beach cleanup event, including the 24 student winners. The winners and their teachers were also rewarded with a day at Xel-Ha eco-park. The students and teachers participated in an interactive Manatee experience and a Snuba tour. Xel-Ha’s extensive project and group effort truly exemplifies the goals of the 2010 Reef Alliance Day project. The Reef Alliance Executive board proudly awards Xel-Ha as the winner of the 2010 1st Place Reef Alliance Award.
2nd Place
The 2010 2nd Place Reef Alliance Award is presented to CORAL WORLD OCEAN PARK for their excellent community involvement and achievement. The Reef Alliance members at Coral World Ocean Park invited students from two local schools, Antilles School and Church of God Academy, to participate in the poster contest. The students submitted beautifully creative posters that perfectly captured the theme of the "Kids Care Project." In addition, the team at Coral World participated in their annual beach and reef cleanups throughout Earth Week, collecting nearly 50 bags of trash and an innumerable amount of debris (anchors, car batteries, tires, lead weights, fenders, and more!). Congratulations Coral World on your incredible achievement!
