Coral Reefs: their Importance, their Challenges, and Possible Solutions.

Lifetime Learning Institute/NOVA - September Forum A rare opportunity to learn about Coral Reefs. - Half a billon people around the word depend on coral reefs for food, their livelihoods, and shelter from natural disasters. - 25% of all marine species depend upon coral reefs for food and shelter. Coral reefs face unprecedented challenges and destruction due to climate change, acidification, pollution and more. Dr. Madhavi Colton, Executive Director of the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) will be our September Forum speaker and will address these issues. All are welcome but must register by August 30 at noon. LLI/NOVA, affiliated with Northern Virginia Community College’s Annandale Campus, is a non-profit, member- run organization dedicated to providing continuing educational opportunities to older adults, age 50 and over, at a reasonable fee. A full year of unlimited classes, access to travel at special rates, participation in forums, parties, field trips and special interest groups, and an opportunity to learn new things and develop friendships with like-minded members. LLI/NOVA, affiliated with Northern Virginia Community College’s Annandale Campus, is a non-profit, member- run organization dedicated to providing continuing educational opportunities to older adults, age 50 and over, at a reasonable fee. A full year of unlimited classes, access to travel at special rates, participation in forums, parties, field trips and special interest groups, and an opportunity to learn new things and develop friendships with like-minded members.