The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders. Stretching over 2,300 kilometres, the Reef's ...

This coral species, known as acropora hemprichii, grows in the shallow reefs of the Maldives in tapered branches which ...

Among the programs affected by the possible freeze of American foreign aid are those that establish and support overseas ...

Globally, almost USD 10 billion are spent on coral reef tourism annually. By establishing MPAs, we can restore the balance in the use of our oceans, safeguarding valuable fish stocks and important ...

Mr Telford said: “Coral reef tourism is a significant economic driver and environmental protection educational opportunity, which suffers when reefs bleach, as it reduces their aesthetic and ...

Australian researchers are designing a global real-time monitoring system to help save the world's coral reefs from further ...

A partnership to safeguard globally significant coral reefs. © Paul Mckenzie / WWF-HK Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of our ocean, but they are home to 25% of its ...

The reefs are particularly important to Hawaiians, as they "provide habitat for … nearshore fisheries, protect coasts from waves and storms and support tourism and fishing industries worth ...

By one estimate, the total net benefit per year of the world’s coral reefs is $29.8 billion. Tourism and recreation account for $9.6 billion of this amount, coastal protection for $9.0 billion ...

This study only considers the economic benefits of avoided damage. But, restored reefs also benefit industries like tourism, recreation, and fisheries. As a result, the true economic value of ...