In French Polynesia, dedicated teams are working to restore the extensive coral reefs around the 118-strong island group, and there is a range of environmentally responsible tours for visitors who want to take a look for themselves.
Puerto Rico has no glass recycling programs in place, meaning that used bottles usually end up in dumpsters. Puerto Ricans are very proud of their beaches, and Medalla Light wanted to give something back to the island with this effort. The goal was to educate and create awareness about the importance of marine ecosystems to preserve our beaches. Without corals, there are no beaches as we know them today.
Restored staghorn coral at Looe Key reef in the lower Florida Keys. This reef is one of the locations targeted for restoration through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s Mission: Iconic Reefs. LAUREN TOTH/USGS Some eroding coral reefs in the Florida Keys could begin growing again at historical levels — as fast as their peak 7,000 years ago — if restoration goals planned for the area are achieved. A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the first to estimate coral reef growth versus erosion throughout the Keys and can help guide conservation decisions. Prior to this...
Belize’s Barrier Reef stretches for 190 miles along the country’s coast, and this ecosystem is a vital habitat for hundreds of species of marine life, including endangered corals, jellyfish, and turtles.
