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ly sad to leave behind OceanQuest and the amazing un-
derwater world we had discovered there. To book a trip,
contact Joel at DiveTheReef.com; he is an American living
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the right trip to suit our experience level, timeline and
budget. And don't delay; it is well documented that the
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a result of climate change and
increased water temperatures.
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al in 2016 alone and while the
ability of the reefs to rebound is
not as yet known, it is expected
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the coming years. While it is a somber fact that one of
the most beautiful places on earth is in danger, there is
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age, and there is still time to see the world's most famous
diving destination.