This is our first post in 3 years, but far from our last. It’s been a rough road to follow and hidden damage becomes exposed again like calm after the storm.
When I first swam the reef this year what I noticed was a lack of nurseries, lack of plentiful reef fish or the aquatic life that encompasses those fragile schools. I immediately sounded the alarm to families living along the shore. Most knew what had been happening but had no knowledge of the why or how to combat the loss of life. Sound firmillar? It should because that’s the norm for our everyday life now. We are to blame for the misuse and destruction of our world and to eliminate us is the chosen fix. No science, no logical explanation, just put fault on the confused and concerned people starving for reason.
It’s been a hard road traveled and we’re getting older. No excuses can supplement the loss and now is not the time to quit. So in the time we have, for the next few weeks we’ll be examining as much reef and sea life within our grasp as we can. We will express the facts to you as honestly and scientifically as posiable then allow you to make a decision. Help or ignore the problems but you can’t unsee the train wreck that is in front of us right now.
In my first few dives I recognized the coral growth. Most years, because of Typhoon activity the coral takes a beating. Building back to display a beautiful, colorful new reef for schools of fish to hatch out, be protected and thrive. I saw that was close to normal for our reefs. What was missing was the schools of colorful fish that usually carpet the mesa and horn coral. What usually gives shelter is there then where are the hatchlings I enjoy so much? As in previous writings , I feel the pollution has a major impact on the eggs just as the song birds are fewer that years past. The chemical pollution is almost as bad as the plastic, we can’t see and ignore. Stopping the industry is like fighting a brick wall. What tools do we have, what unity or voice holds together in a myriad of misinformation and non science. Hold together , become a collective voice and stand strong. Else wise we fall, just like the powers that be have planned. Without our reefs and schools of fish the food is lessened and we starve. We have to protect the fragile birth of all species not just our human children. You see the attacks in every move these media people make. Make a choice now or regret it while you and yours are without.
This is a short post but we’re happy to be back. In the next couple weeks I hope to send out more positive news. We plan to visit as many reefs as possible and send as much information to you as we can.
