International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Red List of Coral Reef Ecosystems

For the first time, the world’s coral reefs have been assessed with the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems. The assessment covers ...
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This stunning island has some of the best snorkeling in the world—with sea turtles, reef sharks, and coral gardens

Koh Tao’s sheltered bays offer incredible underwater encounters just steps from the beach, with colorful reefs, giant clams, ...
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96% of the World's Coral Reef Ecosystems Face a Dire Future, Scientists Warn

The Red List of Coral Reef Ecosystems reveals most reefs face critical risk from warming and local pressures, guiding ...
The Conversation

The beauty of coral reefs is key to their survival – so we came up with a way to measure it

Why do people care about coral reefs? Why does their damage cause such concern and outrage? What drives people to go to great lengths to protect and restore them? Of course, it’s partly because of ...

There are still nearly pristine coral reefs. They're a blueprint for coral restoration

Coral reefs are under threat right now due to abnormally warm ocean temperatures. Scientists are studying the healthiest ...
Phys.org

Researchers seek worldwide solutions to conserve coral reefs

Coral reefs, the "rainforests of the sea," provide habitats for 25% of all marine life. Critical to global biodiversity, they are essential for food supply, culture and recreation and coastal ...