Stories by Lauretta Burke

Reef ecosystems face both local and global threats. Here is what needs to be done to ensure the world’s corals and mangroves are preserved.

What is Reefs at Risk and why is it unique?

Coral reefs are a vital part of the Caribbean’s marine environment, and are integral to the economies of many of the region’s small island states. WRI’s economic valuation methodology can help decision-makers in the region better understand the enormous economic value the reef provides and use this data to make better-informed coastal policy.

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A new study of land use helps farmers in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico reduce their damage to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the Western Hemisphere’s largest coral reef.

Reef Check Malaysia will make reef monitoring a regular exercise to protect some of the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems from further devastation.