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Reef/marine/ocean charity suggestions

DEL

DEL

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Hey NJRC family! Its time to give back and remind everyone what NJRC is all about. The real reason we are all here. I am looking for some suggestions on a reef/ocean related charity to make a donation to on behalf of NJRC. Please list some organizations below. Also, let me know if you have worked with any or know any personally. It would be nice to have some direct contacts and conversations. Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!!
 
MadReefer

MadReefer

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Everyone, feel free to suggest other organizations. Location doesn't matter, Florida, Hawaii, etc.
 
erics210

erics210

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I was thinking of offering to set up a tank and maintain at the Dumont Seniors home(my town here in NJ).
My time and effort would be mine, and was considering paying for a new simple setup like a basic 75 gallon setup.
Is there an appeal or submission process to request minor funds for something like this?
Just wondering. I even have a Volunteer day available from my company I was thinking of submitting for the initial setup day, or possibly a beach cleanup day or similar for the hobby/ocean world.
 
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Coral Reef To Classroom

Coral Reef To Classroom

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Plant a Million Corals located in Summerland Key Florida. I worked the farm a couple years back. Dr Vaughan welcomes visitors and enjoys teaching about coral reef restoration. I spent a week there and it was an awesome experience. I suggest we try to set up a group visit. There is a nearby boy scout camp that he has ties with. I am sure he can set us up at a low cost. I'd be willing to reach out to see if it's possible.
 
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redfishbluefish

redfishbluefish

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In the past we gave to the Coral Restoration Foundation in Florida, started by Ken Nedimyer, who actually came up and gave two separate talks to our members. I’m pretty sure some of our members traveled to Florida to spend a day or week assisting Ken and his team to grow frags to reseed the reefs. Part of Ken’s last talk was how suspending frags on “trees” resulted in the coral growing faster. Some stated they were going to try that in their own tanks.

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I believe Ken has moved on to start some other restorative coral group, but believe Coral Restoration Foundation is still around and doing their thing.
 
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