Aloha everyone!

[Andy Collins]

Aloha,

I am new to this list and thought I would introduce myself.  I am the
Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve.  Our reserve is a string of atolls,
volcanic islands, sea mounts and reefs that extend for 1200 miles North
and West of the main Hawaiian Islands.  It has been estimated that
nearly 70% of all coral reefs in the United States lie in these waters.

We are currently undergoing National Marine Sanctuary designation and
recently held public meetings throughout the State of Hawai'i and in
Washington D.C. to collect public comment about designating the Reserve
as a National Marine Sanctuary.  We received overwhelming response -
roughly 15,000 comments - most in favor of strong conservation in this
region.

Please visit our web site, listed below, or drop me a note if you would
like more information about the Reserve or just want to chat.

--
Andy Collins
Education and Outreach Coordinator/Webmaster
NOAA/NOS Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve
6700 Kalaniana'ole Hwy. # 215
Honolulu, HI 96825
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Ph: (808)397-2659
Cell (808)347-8144
Fx: (808)397-2662
http://hawaiireef.noaa.gov

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  Andy Collins <andy.collins at noaa.gov>
  Education and Outreach Coordinator/Webmaster
  NOAA/NOS
  Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve

  Andy Collins
  Education and Outreach Coordinator/Webmaster <andy.collins at noaa.gov>
  NOAA/NOS
  Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef
  Ecosystem Reserve
  6700 Kalaniana'ole Hwy. #215                 Cellular: (808)347-8144
  Honolulu                                     Fax: (808)397-2662
  HI                                           Home: (808)737-8437
  96825                                        Work: (808)397-2659
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