To protect the world’s coral reefs from the impacts of climate change and other human activities, UN Environment promotes the use of sound science to manage ecosystem services in marine and coastal areas.

Jun 5, 2024 · Practice safe and responsible diving and snorkeling. Avoid touching reefs or anchoring your boat on the reef. Contact with the reef will damage the delicate coral animals, and anchoring on the reef can kill corals, so look for sandy bottom or use moorings, if available. Take a reef-friendly approach to sun protection.

We conduct research to identify critical threats to coral reefs and uncover pathways for adaptation. Through research, insights on reef health and water quality, and the development of data standards, we publish scientific findings to inform action.

Aug 12, 2024 · EPA protects coral reefs by implementing Clean Water Act programs that protect water quality in watersheds and coastal zones of coral reef areas. EPA also supports efforts to monitor and assess the condition of U.S. coral reefs, and conducts research into the causes of coral reef deterioration.

The Coral Reef Conservation Program is a partnership between the NOAA Line Offices that work on coral reef issues. We bring together expertise from across NOAA for a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and conserving coral reef ecosystems.

Coral reefs provide coastal protection for communities, habitat for fish, and millions of dollars in recreation and tourism, among other benefits. But corals are also severely threatened by rapidly worsening environmental conditions. Learn how NOAA works to restore these valuable habitats.

Oct 7, 2022 · Coral reef protection and restoration is central to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) geared towards the restoration of degraded and destroyed ecosystems to enhance food security, clean our air quality, secure water supply, address the climate crisis and protect habitats that support life on earth as we know it.

Climate change is one of the leading threats to coral reef survival. If you dive, don't touch. Coral reefs are alive. Stirred-up sediment can smother corals. Check sunscreen active ingredients. …

Coral reef protection is the process of modifying human activities to avoid damage to healthy coral reefs and to help damaged reefs recover. The key strategies used in reef protection include defining measurable goals and introducing active management and community involvement to reduce stressors that damage reef health.

The USCRTF is responsible for mapping and monitoring U.S. coral reefs; researching the causes of coral reef degradation including pollution and overfishing and finding solutions to these problems; and promoting conservation and the sustainable use of coral reefs.