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Protecting Coral Reefs Around the World

Explore the Conservancy's work to protect coral reefs around the world

A snorkeler explores a coral reef in the coastal waters of Micronesia. These reefs are part of the rich resources that have sustained Pohnpeians for centuries. Photograph taken for The Nature Conservancy's "Design For A Living World" project. © Ami Vitale

Our Work Protects Coral Reefs

The Nature Conservancy is dedicated to protecting these vital ecosystems and all the corals, fish and people that depend on them. Learn more about our coral reef projects around the world.

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Partners in Belize create a holding pen as part of a Conservancy-sponsored project in Belize to tag and acoustically monitor Nassau grouper for tracking their movements and evaluating the health of this endangered fish species. © Julienne Robinson Stockbridge

Mesoamerican Reef

Learn how we're working to ensure that the Mesoamerican reef continues to provide food and shelter to the people, plants and animals that depend on it.

Local children from Deer village playing in the ocean off Kofiau. Kofiau is part of the Raja Ampat Islands of Indonesia, is located in the Coral Triangle, an area containing what may be the richest variety of marine species and corals in the world. The people of Indonesia's Deer village in Raja Ampat rely on the sea as their most important source of food and income. The Nature Conservancy has been actively working with here with local government, communities and other partners toward Raja Ampat’s protection. Because of this program destructive fishing has virtually been eliminated from the local Kofiau Marine Protected Area. © Jeff Yonover

Coral Triangle

See how the Conservancy is supporting the Coral Triangle Initiative — a trailblazing effort launched by local governments to advance conservation throughout the region.