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The Ocean Futures Society, SSI and the Aggressor Fleet have teamed up to create a unique specialty course that helps fund research on our marine ecosystems. The Reef Ambassador specialty certification teaches the relationships between key marine organisms, the value of reefs, threats to their health and the role that divers can play to preserve the marine environment. Currently offered on the Turks & Caicos Aggressor II and Cayman Aggressor IV, plans are underway to make The Reef Ambassador specialty available on all Aggressor yachts worldwide.

» Read more at aggressor.com and oceanfutures.org

Though 2009 was a down year for many destinations around the world, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is forecasting moderate growth of up to three percent for the region. A total of 22.1 million people visited the Caribbean in 2009, down from 22.9 million the year before, but a one percent increase in the fourth quarter is cause for optimism. “While the global economy is still in a state of flux, interest in the Caribbean remains extremely high,” said CTO Secretary General Hugh Riley.

» Read more at onecaribbean.org

The Curacao Tourist Board has unveiled a creative promotion designed to boost tourism in 2010. Travelers who book a package with one of the more than dozen Curacao Now travel partners listed on the website will receive an array of fabulous incentives, from an instant airfare credit of $200 to a food and beverage credit of $200, one free night stay and more. The package must be booked by March 15, 2010, though the “travel by” dates are incredibly lenient.

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New airline BVI Airways has received government certification and will begin rolling out its schedule, which includes flights to St. Maarten and Antigua, as well as service between St. Maarten and Dominica. “In addition to our fares, our competitive edge will be schedules convenient for connecting to the major European airlines’ flights,” said BVI Airways COO, Scott DeLacy. “No more day-long waits at the airport.”

» Read more at bviairways.com