Conservation

Take Action: Restore Coral Reefs and Prevent Beach Erosion with Biorock

After six years of creating new coral reefs, the folks in Gili Trawangan are ready for more. In November this year, more structures will be built and laid down underwater following a workshop built in with hands-on training. The 7th Indonesian Biorock reef restoration and shore protection training workshop 15-21 November 2010 is organised by The Gili Eco Trust and the Global Coral Reef Alliance. Read about it as well as the Gili Trawangan reef restoration story here.

Shark Fin Ban in Hawaii to Prevent Overfishing and Extinction of Sharks

Hawaii has become the first state in the United States to ban shark fins. On Friday 28th May 2010, Governor Linda Lingle signed a bill prohibiting the possession, sale, trade or distribution of sharks fins. Exceptions will be made for researchers who have obtained a special permit.