Coral reefs are nurseries of the ocean.
Healthy reefs are vital for human health. Divers can be the difference between a healthy reef and a tragedy. Reef Awareness Week is an annual celebration of coral reefs that features online events as well as activities throughout the Florida Keys, including Reef Relief's Annual Membership Meeting, book signings, a film festival, a mooring buoy splicing party, children's events, interpretive tours of the coral reef, panel discussions and luncheons featuring coral reef experts and this year, a gala Reef Ball fundraising event featuring music and dancing on Saturday, July 28th in Key West. Coral reefs are home to more kinds of life than any other ocean environment, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate due to a combination of impacts that include water quality decline, habitat loss, pollution, overuse, and destructive fishing activities. Reef Relief is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to protecting coral reefs through local, regional and international efforts.