As we step into the promising year of 2024, we want to express our deep appreciation to each and every one of our devoted supporters who have championed our mission to preserve the well-being of the world’s coral reefs. With your generous contributions, we are primed to direct our efforts toward programs that will mitigate… Continue Reading →
Hey there, ocean lovers! This week marked a significant milestone in the world of marine conservation as the first-ever Coral Bleaching Awareness Month. About time, huh? Life is Better in Color I think we can all agree our oceans are more beautiful and beneficial when corals are vibrant, bustling ecosystems. When they’re at their peak,… Continue Reading →
What’s the price tag of coral reefs? Roughly $11 trillion. From food, medicines, recreation, and tourism to coastline protection from erosion, coral reefs benefit an estimated 1 billion people. Zoom in, and more than 330 million people reside in the immediate vicinity of coral reefs, and their livelihoods often rely on healthy reefs and their… Continue Reading →
Coral reefs, rainforests of the sea, are magnificent and diverse ecosystems teeming with life. Within this underwater wonderland, herbivore fish emerge as unsung heroes, playing a pivotal role in maintaining the delicate balance that sustains these vibrant reefs. Remarkable creatures like parrotfish and surgeonfish serve as nature’s custodians, diligently preserving the health of coral reefs… Continue Reading →
Honolulu, September 14, 2023 The sounds of strings, piano, harp, opera, and ukuleles resonated through the warm Hawaiian night as the second edition of Music on the Reef graced Honolulu. This annual event, conceived as a heartfelt thank-you to our generous donors, took on a new dimension in light of recent events and became a… Continue Reading →
Currently, population growth in coastal areas has led to an increase in fishing activity in different parts of the world. Naturally, higher populations demand greater economic outputs as the need for food and household income also grows. Coastal communities such as those in Honduras’ Tela Bay are experiencing significantly greater pressures on fishing resources and,… Continue Reading →
Tanya Amaya has been a part of the CORAL family since 2019 and her leadership has taken our work in the Western Caribbean to new heights. Tanya leads our team in tackling the biggest threat to coral reefs, untreated and poorly treated wastewater. She was instrumental in positioning CORAL to receive a Blue Champions Award.… Continue Reading →
Our best strategy in the face of escalating environmental challenges is to harness the power of collaboration to ensure coastal communities are resilient. We’re glad to announce our partnership between the Coral Reef Alliance and ASIDE Honduras (Association for Integral Development and Environmental Sustainability) to protect valuable coral reef ecosystems on the North Coast of… Continue Reading →
The world’s coral reefs, renowned for their unparalleled beauty and biodiversity, face an existential threat due to coral bleaching. In response to this growing concern, we at the Coral Reef Alliance are honored to introduce the Coral Bleaching Toolkit & Comprehensive Guide – a much needed and timely online resource that consolidates information around how… Continue Reading →