[Coral-List] ‘Ecological grief’, coal reefs and climate change

[International Coral Reef Observatory]

Dear Coral-Listers,

In our team, we have social psychology experts who are working within our
program "Science of Loss". Indeed, we have found that most coral reef
researchers focus now on coral restoration to avoid addressing the causes
of the environmental problems to save coral reefs ecosystems. Some have
given up to continue highlighting the need to improve water quality, avoid
dredging, overfishing and other local threats in coral reef areas. Even in
protected areas, unsustainable development has been justified with promises
of restoration of some coral species.

In our case studies we have proven that there is Coral Reef Optimism, when
we still look for solutions to the causes of the degradation of
coral reefs. Reducing emissions and stopping plans of dredging a coral
reef, for example, are positive outcomes that should inspire coral listers
to apply their scientific knowledge and really save coral reefs from the
causes. Also, we have an environmental campaign #LeadingByExample that
inspires the general public to improve coral reef friendly living habits.

By the way, we are happy to announce the launching of our International
Coral Reef Observatory. Already starting with the Caribbean and Eastern
Pacific Regions and receiving reports as well from all over the world.


Nohora Galvis

Director and Researcher on Coral Reef Conservation Effectiveness

International Coral Reef Observatory Twitter: English @ICRIcolombia

Observatorio Internacional de Arrecifes Coralinos

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El mar, 10 may 2022 a las 5:58, David Obura via Coral-List (<
coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov>) escribió:

> Dear listers,
>
> My cousin, a psychologist working on mental well-being oriented around
> nature, asked me about this topic - ‘ecological grief' recently, on which I
> recall some posts on coral-list a few years ago perhaps? In searching on
> the topic I found quite a bit online, and none less by some of our own -
> Steve Simpson and Tim Gordon, on dealing with the mental/emotional impact
> of working on coral reefs -
> https://exepose.com/2020/03/18/ecological-grief-how-climate-change-is-affecting-our-mental-health/
> .
>
> She’s working on this, with a global network of practitioners, which might
> be of interest to list members -
> https://thrive-worldwide.org/blog/the-battle-against-climate-anxiety/,
> https://thrive-worldwide.org/event/reflective-practise-for-leaders-in-conservation-climate/.
> Some of this is fee-paying services so I’m not promoting those, but I think
> the topic is of interest to various on the list.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> David Obura PhD, MBS
> CORDIO East Africa, #9 Kibaki Flats, Kenyatta Beach, Bamburi Beach,
> P.O.BOX 10135 Mombasa 80101, Kenya
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