Reefs at Risk
Coral reefs, the “rainforests of the sea,” occupy less than 1 percent of the earth’s marine environment. Yet they are home to more than a quarter of the world’s marine fish species and tens of thousands of other species found nowhere else. Coral reefs provide a diverse array of goods and services to people around the world. They buffer coastlines from the ravages of storms. They serve as nurseries
01/02/2020
Oceanographers are using technology from the gaming industry to map out the floor of the ocean, including the coral reefs. Red more:
Oceanographers use gaming technology to map coral reefs Oceanographers are using technology from the gaming industry to map out the floor of the ocean, including the coral reefs.
06/16/2019
Scientists create largest collection of coral reef maps ever made A study from scientists at the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science offers a new way to accurately map coral reefs using a combination of Earth-orbiting satellites and field observations. This first-ever globa...
06/02/2019
On World Reef Day, reminders of what you can do to keep coral safe Coral reefs are threatened, especially in Hawaii. But by taking these simple steps, you can help preserve these important homes for marine life.
05/01/2019
New blog "6 Recent Signs of Hope for the "
🌊 Indonesia Tackles Plastic
⛴️ Electric Ferries
🐟 Fighting Illegal Fishing in Africa
🐠 3 New Coral Triangle MPAs
⛅ Blue COP
🤝Heads of Govt Unite for Ocean
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6 Recent Signs of Hope for the Ocean | World Resources Institute Plastic pollution and dying coral reefs may dominate the news, but beneath the surface, ocean conservation is making headway. Examples from Indonesia, Norway, Africa and more reveal signs of progress.
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