[Coral-List] FW: Media query: Researching "Best Island Reefs" for ISLANDS magazine

[Alex Brylske]

Having spent half my life in the dive tourism sector, I suggest that you be very cautious about how you response to this. My concern is not so much what destinations you select, or even what criteria (which needs to be clear), it's the reaction of those destinations that AREN'T selected. (You better be prepare to explain why not.) Bottom line: This could open up a political can of worms that could impact this list in ways that are both unforeseen and less than positive. Just an opinion, but one based on loads of experience in this realm.

Alex Brylske


On Dec 1, 2009, at 8:32 PM, Tupper, Mark (WorldFish) wrote:

> Dear All,
> 
> ReefBase has received a request (see below) from ISLANDS magazine to nominate the top 10 island reefs (from a dive/snorkel tourism perspective). In addition to our own info, I would like to solicit the opinions of the very knowledgeable subscribers on this list. Remember that the reefs must be island reefs as opposed to continental and must be accessible to dive tourists (i.e. places like Palmyra or Navassa would probably not be good choices).
> 
> Please send your comments directly to me and I will synthesize them and post them back to the list before forwarding them to the magazine.
> 
> Thanks,
> Mark
> 
> 
> 
> Dr. Mark Tupper
> Scientist - Coral Reefs and Reef Fisheries
> The WorldFish Center
> Los Baños, Laguna, PHILIPPINES
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> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Tauber [mailto:Chris.Tauber at bonniercorp.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 1:09 AM
> To: WorldFish - Reefbase
> Subject: Media query: Researching "Best Island Reefs" for ISLANDS magazine
> 
> Hi, I'm an editor at ISLANDS magazine hoping to tap the expertise of
> ReefBase for an upcoming article called "Best Island Reefs." We're looking
> to spotlight the world's top 10 island reefs that offer sustainable diving
> and snorkeling opportunities for responsible travelers.
> 
> I'd love to get your insight on these questions:
> 
> 1. Which reef or reefs do you think best showcase sustainable travel,
> balancing visitors' exploration with reef conservation?
> 
> 2. Which dive or snorkel sites on that reef highlight it best?
> 
> 3. Is there a local dive resort or guide you'd recommend I contact for
> further insight?
> 
> Thanks so much for any help you can offer this week. I certainly appreciate
> it. And feel free to contact me with any questions.
> 
> Best,
> Chris Tauber
> Managing editor
> ISLANDS
> 460 N. Orlando Ave., Ste. 200
> Winter Park, FL 32789
> 407-571-4510
> chris.tauber at bonniercorp.com
> http://islands.com
> 
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