Haiti's Reefs in Very Good Shape Despite The Odds

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    They say there is almost no fish in the water, the coastline has been damaged by unrestricted dumping and runoff, the beaches are 'littered with trash and sewage' yet the reefs of Haiti are said to be in 'very good' shape. (At least the ones off shore) Anyone else confused?

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    Credit: NOAA

    Source and full article:
    Healthy Reefs Buoy Haitian Hopes for Tourism Revival - NYTimes.com
     
    Matt Rogers, Nov 24, 2009
    Matt Rogers, Nov 24, 2009
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  2. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    Unfortunately I have spent a fair amount of time in Haiti the reefs are not what I would call healthy a big fish would be considered 2" because the larger ones have all Been caught and eaten.
    Heaven forbid they find out corals are Wörth money or they will all be gone in a few days.
     
    bwalker9801, Nov 24, 2009
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