Mesoamerican Reef Alliance

Icry

The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) is an informal partnership of governments, international organisations, non-governmental organisations and scientists. It was established in 1994, after coral… Read More »Icry

Coral Reef Conservation

Coral reefs are often called ‘rainforests of the sea’ because of the remarkable diversity of life they support. As one of the most complex ecosystems… Read More »Coral Reef Conservation

Mesoamerican Reef Alliance (MAR)

Mesoamerican Reef Alliance (MAR) The Mesoamerican Reef system stretches over 1000 km, spanning the eastern coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. It is the… Read More »Mesoamerican Reef Alliance (MAR)

Coral Reefs: Ten Questions – Ten Answers

What are Coral Reefs? Why are People Worried about Coral Reefs? Why are Coral Reefs so Important? Why are Coral Reefs Facing Problems? Can Coral… Read More »Coral Reefs: Ten Questions – Ten Answers

Threats to Reefs

A range of impacts from both, natural and man-made sources threaten coral reefs around the world. Read on to learn about the different threats and… Read More »Threats to Reefs

Coastal Communities

Marine and coastal areas are vitally important to the health and well-being of coastal communities, and in particular to small island developing states (SIDS) which… Read More »Coastal Communities

Watershed Management

Appropriate land-use practices are critical for the management of watersheds to ensure that the transport of sediment, nutrients and other pollutants to coral reefs is… Read More »Watershed Management