GOES-16 captured this image of Tropical Storm Harvey traversing the Windward Islands and entering the Caribbean Sea on August 18, 2017. Farther east in the Atlantic Ocean is another area of shower and thunderstorm activity that may strengthen into a tropical system soon.
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“In 2015 Hawaii experienced a second coral bleaching event. We knew about this months before because of Coral Reef Watch.” -- Anne Rosinki, Rapid Response Manager 2014 and 2015, Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources
Summer is here! For many of us, that means summer vacations, and, in general, more time spent outdoors. But we wondered: with nicer weather and more people engaged in outdoor recreation, will the SARSAT system in the United States and surrounding regions receive more calls for help?
“The power of our message is enhanced by the data.” -- Jason Vasquez, Conservation Program Director, Coral Reef Alliance.
