Track the Cuba - Gulf of Mexico Expedition 2009

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    September 5th, an expedition continues to explore the northern coastal waters of Cuba. I've always heard that the reefs of Cuba are some of the most pristine coral reefs left in the world so I will be following the reports with interest. Proyecto Costa Noroccidental (Project of the Northwest Coast) — a project of the University of Havana’s Center for Marine Research (Centro de Investigaciones Marinas: CIM) and The Ocean Foundation in Washington, DC — is the first-ever comprehensive study of these waters and it is hoped that their efforts will help preserve the thriving coral reefs in these waters.

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    Cuba's Northern Coast


    More information:
    Track the Cuba - Gulf of Mexico Expedition 2009 | 1planet1ocean
    The Ocean Foundation
    Ocean Doctor - The Blog of David E. Guggenheim - oceandoctor.org
     
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    Matt Rogers, Sep 4, 2009
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    wow thats realy cool i am cuban and my grandparents always told me that the beaches over there were amazing plz keep us updated on wht they get plz
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    Looking grim. :p Here is today's report:


    "Yet another day gone, no word on permits. Dangerously low on $ and optimism. May have to pull the plug on expedition. Ah, Cuba...     "
     
    Matt Rogers, Sep 9, 2009
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    wow that sucks
     
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    Some recent updates from Dr. Guggenheim, expedition leader:


    I look forward to seeing the pics, video and series!
     
    Matt Rogers, Sep 18, 2009
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