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the way amputees swim. That data is then used to devise more efficient prosthetics for diving and swimming.” Recently, members of the CWVC and SCUBAnauts International linked up with scientists from Mote Marine Laboratory for a unique mission on a reef near Summerland Key in the Florida Keys. They planted 500 corals on that reef in a single day. All together those groups have planted over 1,600 corals in an area they have named “Hero’s Reef” in honor of service members everywhere.
"Mote’s goal is to plant a million corals. They need a regular group of people who can come down and plant it. That’s where we come in." “The scientists explained to us the danger the coral is in,” Lansford said. “The warming of our oceans is causing a lot of degradation in the coral reefs, which won’t regenerate on their own without our help at this point.” He added it is the divers’ job to introduce new, healthy coral and secure it on dying reefs. “Those pieces will grow, then after two years or so they’ll send their reproductive material down current,” he said. “From that, they’ll be able to repopulate reefs throughout the Florida Keys. Mote’s goal is to plant a million corals. They need a regular group of people who can come down and plant it. That’s where we come in. They have the coral set out and we grab pieces of it and zip-tie it to railroad ties, which we punch into the reef about 20 feet below the surface.” Now 28, Lansford sees this new chapter in his life making strides to better serve mankind. “I’ve done about 30 dives and I certainly plan on doing more,” he said. “I care about this state and I certainly care about our environment. To play a part in bettering that for everyone is really rewarding. Coral reefs help provide the oxygen we breathe. It’s an important mission to take on and I’m proud to be a part of that.”