Mesoamerican Reef
Credit: Andy Casagrande / Ocean Image Bank
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Local Leadership, Lasting Impact Across the Western Caribbean
Across the Western Caribbean, coral reefs are shaped by local leadership as much as environmental conditions. In 2025, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) worked closely with communities, governments, and partners to reduce pollution, strengthen reef protection, and support the enabling conditions reefs need to withstand climate change. From Honduras to Belize and Mexico, this work
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Honduras Issues Nationwide Fishing Ban to Protect Coral Reefs, Grouper, and Key Marine Species
A Major Win for Coral Reef Conservation in the Mesoamerican Reef Region After more than three years of collaboration, persistence, and science-based advocacy, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) and our partners from the Bay Islands Technical Committee, Healthy Reefs for Healthy People, Fundación Cayos Cochinos, and Fundación Cuero y Salado have reached an exciting milestone
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Turning the Tide on Water Pollution in the Mesoamerican Reef
At the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), we believe healthy coral reefs start on land. Our work on water quality across the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) region—spanning Belize, Honduras, and Mexico—shows how science, community collaboration, and practical solutions can protect these ecosystems and the communities that rely on them. Why Water Quality Matters for Coral Reefs Clean