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About the "reef rescuer" project

Started by alexia dunand. Last reply by alexia dunand May 16. 7 Replies 2 Likes

Hi Guys,Ok I think it is time to post about the project on which I have been working for the last 6 weeks!Ok first of all, a bit about Seychelles coral reefs and why this project was created!Global climate change may impose thermal stress on coral reefs, leading to bleaching and mass mortality of corals, even on reefs that are well managed or remote from other human impacts.The reef around Cousin and Praslin Islands suffered severe degradation from the massive El Nino-Southern Oscillation…Continue

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A bit more about Alexia's adventure in Seychelles

Started by alexia dunand. Last reply by alexia dunand Apr 27. 2 Replies 2 Likes

Hi everyone!I have been in Seychelles for already 3 weeks now so I guess it is time for me to give you an idea about this adventure as a UTD diver!First of all,..I have tried the Z-system with one of the 12.2L reinforced aluminium tank that they have here, and it doesn't work out, for me at least. It might be possible for some people but with my back issues, I really need to have a proper balanced rig otherwise I strain my back, and these bottle are real heavy when full (and get pretty light at…Continue

Tags: scientific, diving, conservation, marine, sidemount

In Seychelles

Started by alexia dunand Apr 14. 0 Replies 3 Likes

Hello Everyone,First of all, I have to say that unfortunately, I won't be able to post much, especially pictures, before my return, as there is wifi here, so I am connecting through 3G! I am in Seychelles for almost a week now! I am located on Praslin, the second largest island of the archipelago (37km2), 45 km Northeast of Mahé! I feel like if I had landed into a postcard, with white sandy beaches, turquoise water, and coco trees all over the island!I will post more about my job in the…Continue

Tags: restoration, nature, coral, seychelles, conservation

In Seychelles

Started by alexia dunand Apr 14. 0 Replies 1 Like

Tags: restoration, nature, coral, seychelles, conservation

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Comment by Carla Wall on April 27, 2013 at 1:57pm: Representing and lovin livin in my THELONGHOSE hoody, So Cal style...thanks Alexia!

Comment by Daniel Schelvis on April 3, 2013 at 8:06am: Cool guys...

Comment by Heiko Schaum on February 19, 2013 at 11:43am: Very Cool action... Thx for this. If I could help anyway?

Comment by Mike van Splunteren on February 19, 2013 at 10:14am: Great initiativeAlexia!

Comment by Sebastian Hein on February 19, 2013 at 4:25am: JAAAAAA!!!

BITTE BITTE ICH FLIEGE ÜBERALL HIN:::::::

I GO ANYWHERE ANY PLACE ANY TIME I AINT SCARED!

LETS SAVE PACHA MAMA: BIG TIME!

LOVE THE ONG!