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The Hawai‘i Wastewater Alliance United for Clean Water
The Hawai‘i’ 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…
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It Takes an Alliance to Save Coral Reefs. Ready to Meet Ours?
Coral reefs can’t be saved alone. At CORAL, we believe that the biggest challenges require collective action. That’s why our work is grounded in our alliance of over 100 partner organizations, including 11 dedicated “core” partner organizations across the globe. Together, we’re channeling $1.4 million in funding and shared expertise to support local leaders on…
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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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Meet Dr. Helen Fox – Leading with Science and Heart
Science is at the heart of everything we do at CORAL—and Dr. Helen Fox is leading the charge. For the past five years, Helen has played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our global conservation science strategy with a focus on resilience, innovation, and integrity. A seasoned marine ecologist and natural connector, she bridges…
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A Bold New Plan for Coral Reef Conservation
Coral reefs are at a tipping point—and so is the movement to save them. Today, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is proud to launch our new 2025-2030 strategic plan: a bold, actionable strategy designed to ensure tomorrow’s reefs are stronger, more resilient, and better protected than ever before. This plan is our commitment. One that…
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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…
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The Ocean Protects You Every Day—This World Oceans Month, It’s Your Turn
World Oceans Month is more than just a calendar event. It’s a chance to celebrate the beating heart of our blue planet—and to remember how closely our lives are connected to the ocean’s health, especially the ecosystems within it. Coral reefs might only cover a small fraction of the ocean floor, but their impact stretches…
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Ghost Gear is Killing Coral Reefs and No One is Talking About It
Imagine diving into clear blue water. Schools of fish dart past. Coral fans sway gently with the current. And then you see it—a net, tattered and tangled, drifting like a shadow. Silent. Suspended. Deadly. This is ghost gear. And it’s one of the most lethal forms of plastic pollution in the ocean. What is ghost…
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How Pollution Threatens Coral Reefs and What We Can Do About It
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…