2050, Coral Reefs of the World Predicted Extinct

Coral reef

Over exploitation of neglecting the long-term preservation of the coral reefs increases the risk of extinction of coral reefs. Report of the World Resources Institute (WRI) in Washington following 25 organizations predict if the condition has not changed it in 2050, the world's reefs will be gone.

WRI also noted coral reef that stretches from the Indian Ocean, Australia to Caribbean coral reefs are the most bersiko extinct. In most countries of the region to exploit coral reefs for consumptive economic activities.

Jane Lubchenco, researchers from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric, said the threat of climate change plus bergerakan mainland as well as the earth's plates and other pressures of the oceans in the form of a storm or a tsunami causing significant risk to the survival of coral reefs. "This situation absolutely requires rapid movement particularly in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon dioxide in order to prevent a terrible situation happened to coral reefs, "he said.

WRI also called carbon dioxide emissions from fuel consumption contributes to making the oceans more acidic, which hinders the formation of reefs. In addition, warmer sea surface temperatures cause coral bleaching.

Other causes are also harmful to coral reefs is human activities such as overfishing, destructive fishing methods such as the use of explosives or poisons, chemical runoff from agriculture, oil spill, the ship dragged anchor and chain on the reef and the activities of sustainable tourism.

More than 275 million people worldwide live within 18 miles of coral reefs. In fact, do more than 100 countries, coral reefs protect the land more than 93,000 miles of shoreline.

The report also identified 27 countries - mostly in the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian oceans - predictable social and economic problems if reefs damaged or missing. Among the 27 countries, nine countries such as Comoros, Fiji, Grenada, Haiti, Indonesia, Kiribati, Philippines, Tanzania and Vanuatu, a country with the most vulnerable coral species.

Lauretta Burke, a researcher WRI said the situation is a perfect threat. According to him, the situation is very critical phase for marine ecological system of the world.

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Boracay Island, the Philiphine's Caribbean

Boracay Island, the Philiphine's Caribbean

Caribbean is famous for its clear blue waters nan and white sand. Apparently, the island of Boracay in the Philippines is also no less beautiful. This island is the perfect place for you beach lovers and divers.

Countries in Southeast Asia have a lot of wealth and beauty of the islands. Besides Raja Ampat in Indonesia, Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, and the Phi-phi island in Thailand, in the Philippines there are also beautiful and seductive island. The island is the island of Boracay.

Boracay Island is a tropical island has white sand on every beach. There is plenty to do on the island, ranging from relaxing on the beach, water sports, until midnight feast.

Boracay Island is 315 km from the southern city of Manila, the Philippine capital. From Manila, the aircraft will be the island of Panay, the island closest to Barocay, and continued with the ship to arrive in Barocay. In addition, there are many services that travel agents will offer you to travel to Manila City Barocay Island or on the island of Panay. Remember, adjust the money in your pocket ya!

Clear sea water in Boracay Island

Arriving on the island of Boracay, fatigue seemed to disappear. Throughout the eye can see, you can see the white sand, clear blue sea water, coral reefs on the ocean floor, and forest green. The scenery is perfect to make your holiday even more special. There are some interesting beaches to visit, namely White Beach and Bulabog Beach.

In White Beach, you can feel the white sand beaches as fine as talcum powder in the area. This place was a favorite place for the traveler. However, the beach is kept clean, maintained, and certainly tempting. Not only that enjoy the beach, you can diving and snorkeling around its shores. At night, many tourists who partied with witnessing various exciting performances at this beach.

One side of Boracay with white sand

 White Beach is the center of Boracay and a gathering place for tourists. Here there are a lot of inns, restaurants, cafes, tourist information center, gift shop, to the post office. There are lots of some cheap lodging in White Beach, you can spend the night there.

If you want to get peace, come to Bulabog Beach. Here the sand is whiter, quieter, and away from the crowds. One of the things that will make you more comfortable relaxing on the beach Bulabog beach is a breeze.

You can lay down on a stretch of white sand, shade under the coconut trees and the sea breeze accompanied, indeed maximum comfort. Here you can also see the tourists play kiteboarding. Different sports surfing using a parachute as a steering and power source, and then they jump and conquer the waves with an extraordinary way.

You can relax and find a lot of beauty in the form of beaches and natural beauty while exploring the island. Welcome to the island of Boracay, Philippines Caribbean style.

Kiteboarding in Boracay Island

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Playing Sand at the Most Beautiful Beaches Turks and Caicos

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You're reluctant to enjoy the cold weather, why not play the warm sand at the beach? Turks and Caicos Beach, you will find the most beautiful sand beaches in the world. It is in no doubt making the Caribbean as the world's leading beach destination, according to the World Travel Awards (WTA).

Turks and Caicos Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom which consists of 40 tropical islands, 8 of them uninhabited, in the Caribbean, southeast of the Bahamas. Landscape area is mainly in the form of limestone and mangrove swamps. The climate is hot and dry, but often hit by tropical cyclones.

With the open turquoise and endless white sand, plus an average temperature of 27-29 degrees Celsius from November to May next year making it a popular destination during the winter. Moreover, Grace Bay Beach, on the island of Providenciales, the main tourist center in the region, has been named to a beach in September.

Chairman of the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board Dr. Hubert Fulford said, "lie within this is a tourist destination that is really crowded. Was that exudes freedom. Was expressions of love and happiness and friendship that comes from our people."

Turks and Caicos, 550 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, consisting of 40 different islands, although only eight are inhabited. Population of the island was largely in English. Besides relaxing on the beautiful beach, tourists can enjoy bird watching and whale watching and visiting only conch farm in the world.

Parrot Cay also has been frequented by celebrities the world including superstars Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Bruce Willis and fashion designer Donna Karan. The islands are also a number one as the best sun-drenched beaches in the world in version TripAdvisor Traveller Choice Awards in 2010.

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