{"id":75765,"date":"2023-05-25T23:31:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T21:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=75765"},"modified":"2023-05-25T23:31:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T21:31:48","slug":"caring-for-the-caribbean-coral-reefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/25\/caring-for-the-caribbean-coral-reefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for the captivating Caribbean coral reefs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Coral Reefs are worth caring for!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The pleasure of exploring the underwater marine seascape is a wonderful experience during your Caribbean yacht charter<\/a>. There are so many fabulous coral reefs to explore, you\u2019re spoilt for choice. Among the best are the incredible reefs of Virgin Gorda<\/a> and Anegada<\/a>. To continue to enjoy these magical underwater worlds and help preserve them for others to visit, there are a few simple guidelines to help care for coral reefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coral reefs are the largest living structures on the planet and amazingly the only living structure visible from space! The operative word here being \u2018living\u2019. Unbelievably, corals are classified in the same grouping as jellyfish and anemones. They are living creatures, needing nourishment to grow and reproduce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever catamaran<\/a> you choose for your charter, our captains and crew are committed to preserving this marine equilibrium and caring for coral reefs, and none more so than the crew of ALTESSE who have introduced biodegradable soaps, banned single-use plastics, and even insist on coral-friendly sunscreen aboard this magnificent catamaran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not hard to enjoy the reefs while also preventing damage to this aquatic paradise. Most importantly, you can just follow the lead of our experienced crews who live in the region and understand how to help preserve coral. Key practices are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n