There’s more than meets the eye in paradise.
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Americans have long viewed Jamaica as their easy-to-accesstropical playground.
The sanctuary, which protects vital breeding areas and fish habitats, is now a no-fishing zone.
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“This partnership has a direct benefit to the community and our local marine environment.
More people in the community are now stewards of the environment.”
So, how does coral gardening work?
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As the coral grows, the gardeners clean off algae and prune the coral to keep it healthy.
Each coral tree grows about 100 two-inch pieces of coral.
Which continue to grow into one-foot pieces after nine months, Graham said.
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Then, the coral is ready to be transported from the nursery and planted in the reef.
The work done by the foundation, coral gardeners, and guests has a wide and powerful reach.
“A thriving marine ecosystem also enhances the recreation experience for locals and visitors.”
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For the latter, Graham says to ask for “Mel, ‘The Turtle Man.'”
