Oceans and Coasts

Campaign for a Sustainable Planet Campaign for a Sustainable Planet: Oceans and Coasts

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See jaw-dropping underwater images of the Coral Triangle, one of our spotlight projects.

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Oceans and coasts cover 70 percent of Earth's surface. But while their bounty seems infinite, oceans and coasts are in jeopardy from growing demands.

The Nature Conservancy's marine science experts work with diverse partners to create resilient Marine Protected Area (MPA) networks, reduce the impacts of destructive and unsustainable fishing and develop new ways to protect and restore marine ecosystems — for people and for nature.

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Coral Triangle

Spotlight Project

Coral Triangle
This marine paradise between the southern tip of Asia and northern Australia is home to nearly 40 percent of the world's reef fish — and more than 75 percent of its coral species. Learn how we work to protect it.

The Conservancy has identified nine priority ocean and coastal projects around the world:

  • Coral Triangle
  • North Pacific Marine
  • North America's Atlantic Coast
  • Gulf of Mexico
  • The Caribbean
  • Pacific Island Challenges
  • The Eastern Tropical Pacific
  • West Indian Ocean (Coastal East Africa)
  • South America's Humboldt Current
Forests Case Statement

Oceans and Coasts Case Statement

Find out more about all of the Conservancy's priority ocean and coastal projects. Download our case statement.
Map

See a Map of Our Oceans and Coasts Projects

See a map of our ocean and coastal protection projects around the world.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photos © Emre Turak (Fish and coral in coastal waters surrounding Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia); © David Wachenfeld/ Triggerfish Images (Coral Triangle); © David Wachenfeld/ Triggerfish Images (Case Statement)