What you can do
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Kids’ Guide to Coral Reef Conservation
Calling all parents, teachers, and caregivers! Are you looking for a fun, hands-on activity to teach your child about the ocean? Look no further. We’ve put together a “Kids’ Guide to Coral Reef Conservation,” designed to teach your little ones about some of the ocean’s most valuable and biodiverse ecosystems: coral reefs. Despite covering just…
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Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision in West Virginia v. EPA
Today’s decision by the Supreme Court on West Virginia v. EPA is a threat to coral reefs and the people who depend on them. Read our full statement from Dr. Helen Fox, Conservation Science Director of the Coral Reef Alliance, on the Supreme Court’s ruling.
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Why Are Oceans Important? And What Can We Do To Protect Them?
Big, beautiful, and blue—are all words that come to mind when thinking about our oceans. But more than just a picturesque beach vacation, oceans are an incredibly valuable component of our planet. That’s why the United Nations (UN) designated June 8 as World Oceans Day, serving as an opportunity to raise awareness about the role…
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How You Can Protect Coral Reefs on Earth Day
It’s April—a month dedicated to celebrating the Earth and taking actions to keep it healthy. On April 22, more than one billion people will mobilize and advocate to protect our planet’s beautiful resources, animals, and ecosystems. At CORAL, we are committed to saving one of the most important ocean environments: coral reefs. Coral reefs are…
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Sunscreen 101: Protect Your Skin and Coral Reefs
Coral reefs stand as some of the planet’s most breathtaking and diverse ecosystems, yet they remain incredibly delicate and susceptible to various threats. Predictions from scientists paint a grim picture, anticipating that by 2050, all coral reefs will be classified as “threatened.” Beyond issues like overfishing, pollution, and climate change, an unexpected contributor to this…
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Guide to Becoming a Reef-Safe Traveler
Heading to a coral reef destination soon? Download our free Reef-Safe Travel Guide to find more meaningful ways to connect with the local community and enjoy an ocean-friendly vacation. With travel opening up, coral reefs that spent much of 2020 largely untouched by tourists are now seeing an influx of visitors who are eager to…
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How You Can Help Coral Reefs for Earth Day & Every Day
By Dr. Madhavi Colton On April 22, 1970, concerned environmentalists came together to create Earth Day to focus on the environment and bring attention to the effects that humans were having on our planet’s ecosystems. The first Earth Day brought 20 million people together to rally for the protection of the environment, and later that…
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Small Community, Big Cleanup
The small village of Tulamben is known as one of the best dive spots in Bali. The USS Liberty, a local shipwreck, can see upwards of 100 people per day during the high tourist season. Though this brings in much needed economic support for the local community, tourism creates stress on the local marine ecosystems.…
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One Person Can Make a Difference
Day 2 of our underwater journey continues with Paulo Kolikata, a Fijian fisherman from Kubulau and our 2015 CORAL Conservation Prize Winner. Individuals, like you or me, can profoundly impact components of the natural world – and that is particularly true with coral reefs. Over five hundred million people depend on coral reefs to support…