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Reef Week schedule announced

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Earth Day 2009 will be celebrated on April 22nd. To commemorate this event, Hol Chan is hosting its annual Reef Week activities. Below is the schedule of the activities.
Tuesday, April 21st, 9:30 a.m. – Hol Chan Open Day + Photo Contest
*Participants are asked to to submit a photo of any landscape view or a coastal or marine area or sustainable practice and use of any resources
*Three categories – primary school, high school and general public
*Only one (1) photo per person
*Photo must be submitted along with name, age and location of picture and must be submitted digitally in a jpeg format along with a printed copy
*Deadline is April 16th
Wednesday, April 22nd, 9:30 a.m. – Trivia Competition
*Two students must represent each school, either Std 5 or 6
*Participants will be tested on their knowledge of Hol Chan Marine Reserve and its associated ecosystems
Thursday, April 23rd, 9:30 a.m. – Skit Competition
*Participants must design and present their skit based on conservation of our marine and coastal resources
*Skits must be original and should not be longer than 15 minutes
Friday, April 24th – Teacher’s Trip
Saturday, April 25th – Lagoon Reef Eco-Challenge
Sunday, April 26th – Lagoon Reef Eco-Challenge
For further information call Hol Chan at (226) 2247.

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