{"id":988,"date":"2021-08-09T04:57:12","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T11:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coral.org\/?page_id=988"},"modified":"2026-02-24T13:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T21:00:59","slug":"local-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/what-we-do\/local-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We help diverse local communities protect coral reefs and chart their own sustainable futures. Our science-based conservation strategies ensure healthy reefs continue to support thriving human and wildlife communities.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Maui\u2019s coral reefs in 2020<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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tourism operators trained in Mexico,
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95%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

reduction in bacteria in coastal waters along West End in Roatan, Honduras<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Educate. Engage. Ensure.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our local work on the ground\u2014and in the water\u2014focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Educating local communities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Local tourism and fishing businesses, concerned residents, and local governments all care about the health of their reefs. We share the results of our rigorous scientific monitoring and research with local communities so they can make informed decisions, and we support them in protecting their local resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Engaging with partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We build alliances that lead to evidence-based policies and effective, scalable reef management. Multi-stakeholder partnerships with governments, agencies, research institutions, corporations, NGOs, and community members are key to ensuring that communities and reefs mutually thrive. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ensuring reefs have what they need to survive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Reefs need time to adapt to climate change, and reducing major stressors gives them the critical time they need. Clean water, healthy fisheries, and well-managed marine protected areas ensure that local reefs can rebound and continue to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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