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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Discusses The Future of Coral Conservation

Join scientists and engineers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and hear about innovative new tools and techniques designed to improve the health of coral reefs in St. John and around the world. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is the world’s premier independent organization dedicated exclusively to ocean research, technology, and education.

Friends of the Park Cinnamon Campground Chat

Monday, April 7, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Raintree Cafe, Cinnamon Campground, St. John

Their Reef Solutions team is developing solutions to rebuild reefs and improve coral resilience–before it’s too late. Since 2021, and in partnership with University of Virgin Islands, National Park Service and CORE, they have applied their advanced diagnostics and interventions Toolkit to reef ecosystems in the US Virgin Islands. This presentation takes place on Monday, April 7 from 6pm to 7pm in the Raintree Cafe at Cinnamon Campground. All are welcome.

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s Cinnamon Campground Chats take place every Monday to Friday evening from 6pm to 7pm until the end of June.  With the exception of a few special presentations, the weekly schedule of topics is Monday: Sea Turtle Talk, Tuesday: Traditional Arts & Crafts, Wednesday: Music of the Caribbean, Thursday: Birds Of St. John, and Friday: Coral Reef Ecosystems. To learn more about Friends events, visit their website at www.friendsvinp.org.

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