[Coral-List] More on interesting interactions between divers andreefs

[Duncan MacRae]

Dear list,

I wrote the 2006 Management Plan for Bonaire National Marine Park and this 
was NOT an issue that arose anywhere throughout extensive stakeholder 
consultations and discussions with Park Management. To my knowledge this has 
not changed in the last few months, but Ramon de Leon, the manager may want 
to comment.

All the best,

Duncan

Duncan R. MacRae

Director
Coastal Zone Management (UK)
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Ware" <jware at erols.com>
To: <coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 3:46 PM
Subject: [Coral-List] More on interesting interactions between divers 
andreefs


> Dear List,
>
> True there has been quite a number of studies on the interaction of
> divers with reefs.  The one that I have not seen is the effect of diver
> lead.  (Yes, I know that lead and lead salts are generally considered
> insoluble).
>
> However, a year or two ago I was told that the Island of Bonaire Marine
> Park Authority was considering a ban on uncoated lead weights.  All
> divers would be required to use coated weights.
>
> This might be one of those 'urban myths'.  Perhaps someone from the MPA
> could respond.
>
> Where does it end??
>
> John
>
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