Hawai‘i’s wastewater crisis has long posed a serious threat to our coral reefs, coastal ecosystems, and community health. But in the past year, thanks to focused coordination, strategic advocacy, and deep relationship-building, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) and partners helped turn the page on fragmented efforts and launched a new, united front. In partnership with… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
Coral reefs are powerful, resilient ecosystems supporting 25% of all marine list and over a billion people globally. But these ecosystems are fragile and pollution is one of the most immediate threats they face. While climate change grabs headlines (and is still very important), local pollution is doing some serious damage in weakening coral defenses… Continue Reading →