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4 giu 2020 · The world’s coral reefs do more for the planet than provide underwater beauty. They buffer shorelines from the effects of hurricanes. An estimated 500 million people earn their livelihoods from...
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25 mag 2021 · Here are some simple, effective actions you can take to help save coral reefs and the fish, animals and plants that depend on them. Coral reefs benefit almost 500 million people and provide habitat for 25% of all marine species, but they’re also the most threatened.
8 nov 2021 · If you're visiting a reef near you or while you're on vacation, be sure that you and anyone else with you doesn't harm the coral reef and keeps it healthy. There are a few different things that you can do in order to help keep coral reefs healthy when you're visiting them.
17 apr 2024 · Record levels of heat in the ocean are causing a worldwide mass bleaching event on coral reefs, as seen here on the Great Barrier Reef. Scientists are working on creating more heat-resistant...
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23 apr 2024 · How does coral bleaching impact humans? Coral bleaching impacts peoples’ livelihoods, food security, and safety. Coral reefs are natural barriers that absorb the force of waves and storm surges, keeping coastal communities safe.
Protecting Coral Reefs. We work to protect and restore the world’s coral reefs from the effects of climate change and other impacts from human activity. Coral reefs, found in over 100 countries and territories globally, underpin ocean biodiversity and provide important economic, social, recreational and cultural benefits.
Experts say there’s still time to save coral reefs, by addressing the three largest impacts to reefs: land-based pollution, overfishing and climate change. Coral reefs are a unique and biodiverse natural ecosystem and economic keystones for many communities and nations.
