PACIFIC: 2008 International Year of the Reef

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Updated October 25, 2007 13:51:50

2008 has been named International Year of the Reef. The campaign will focus on raising awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and the threats to their sustainability.

Presenter: Sonja Heydeman
Speakers: Lawrence Makili, Pacific Environmentalist; Caroline Vieux, Coral Reef Management Officer Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Program

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