Keeping our coral reefs intact
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Tourists who scuba dive in waters with coral reefs often do damage to the reefs without realizing it. When they touch the reef, they can tear it and kill the little animals that live in it. They also kick up sand, which can harm the coral. Tips for divers on how not to damage the reefs are given.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1995
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Seal watching adventure: once hunted with clubs, Canada's harp seal pups now attract travelers' affections
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Access to the Magdalen Islands is now available to tourists in early March to see the Canadian whitecoat harp seal. The access is also a way for the island's inhabitants to earn money since they quit hunting the seals in 1987 due to pressure from environmental groups.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1996
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Islands of the shell coast
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Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva and Cayo Costa are four of Florida's southwest coastal islands known for their beaches and shells. A man describes his visit to the islands.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1992
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