Coral Reefs
The whimsical names of corals — bubble, staghorn, starburst, and brain — hint at their spectacular appearance, but not necessarily at their true value. As the largest living structures on the planet, coral reefs are also among the greatest storehouses of biodiversity on Earth.
Coral reefs are also one of the most threatened marine systems. Scientists estimate that unless we take immediate action, we could lose up to 70 percent of coral reefs by 2050.
The Nature Conservancy's Work to Protect Coral Reefs
The Nature Conservancy is dedicated to protecting these vital ecosystems and all the corals, fish and people that depend on them. Our coral reef projects around the world ensure:
- Plant and animal diversity assessments throughout the Meso-American Reef
- Training and education for coral reef managers from more than 30 countries
- Support for designing and creating resilient marine protected area networks in the Asia-Pacific region, known as the Coral Triangle
- Effective management in Belize and Honduras where huge numbers of reef fish gather each year to reproduce
- Monitoring of staghorn coral restoration efforts in the Florida Keys
- Science-based innovations in our conservation toolbox to protect tropical coral reefs across the planet
You can help protect the coral reefs of Palau by making a safe and secure online gift today. You can even give a holiday gift to help protect our precious coral reefs.
As some of the most biodiverse and wondrous places in the world, coral reefs need our immediate attention. With your help, The Nature Conservancy is protecting the world's coral reefs and the local communities around them.
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