International Year of the Reef launch Friday January 25, 2008

		B.E.A.C.H. partnered with the Conservation Council for Hawai`i at the launch of the International Year of the Reef displaying marine debris and how it impacts reefs, marine life, and seabirds. Over 25 organizations participated in this educational event to bring awareness to the negative impacts on reefs worldwide.
Marine debris display.				Suzanne speaking with KHNL News8 Gary Sprinkle.
Legislators, educators, and students dropped by to see the marine debris display		Suzanne and Dean (B.E.A.C.H.) with Marjorie Ziegler from the Conservation Council for Hawai`i		Suzanne and Dean in front of the display of plastic taken from the belly of a dead albatross chick from Kure island. The display was designed by Cynthia Vanderlip.

Coral Photograph Credit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce and Dr. James P. McVey