What's New
The Solomon Islands Tsunami by Deborah Brosnan
Fall 2006. Phi Phi Dive Camp's Project Coordinator Andrew Hewett sends the latest report on this amazing effort, which has grown from removing tsunami debris from reefs to promoting reef restoration, monitoring and sustainable tourism.
Coral Bleaching: Saint-Barthélemy and the Wider Caribbean by Dr. Deborah Brosnan. (311 KB)
For comments on the Japan Earthquate and Tsunami Threat of November 15, visit deborahbrosnan.com
The S.E. Asia Tsunami: People and their Environment: Key Lessons and Recommendations for Post-Tsunami Recovery
and in the Aftermath of Global Natural Disasters, by Dr. Deborah Brosnan. Report presented to the United Nations Office of the Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery, August 2006
In the Wake of Katrina: A commentary on natural disasters by Dr. Brosnan, with photo gallery
For updated Gulf Coast blog and additional images visit deborahbrosnan.com
Video of Dr. Brosnan's talk at the New England Aquarium on June 5 presented by WGBH
Champions for coral reefs & communities — acknowledging people who are stepping up to help in SE Asia
Tsunami Reef Action Fund
2007 will mark our final year of grants to SE Asia tsunami-related efforts. We will continue more broad efforts and support to the oceans in that region and more globally, always staying true to our original mission of linking science, people and the sea, and with a focus on natural disasters. If you are thinking of making a seasonal gift, consider the Tsunami Reef Action Fund (for a tax-deductible donation). Stay tuned for new efforts and news in 2007.
The Tsunami Reef Action Fund (TRAF) is making a difference to marine ecosystems and to the communities devastated by the Southeast Asia tsunami of December 2004. We are:
- Providing economic assistance to individuals and organizations who lost their livelihoods in the tsunmai.
- Providing scientific assistance by sending scientists, knowledge and equipment where it is needed.
- Educating and raising awareness.
TRAF's goal is to provide a hand up and not a hand out. TRAF works entirely on a volunteer basis. Supported in part by Sustainable Ecosystems Institute and several individuals and organizations, TRAF takes no overhead — 100% of our funds supports the work. Read more about TRAF and the tsunami.
We continue our work in SE Asia, but in response to several disasters and needs the fund is evolving. Stay tuned for new changes coming soon.
