A global coral reef crisis is threatening one of the most biologically complex and valuable ecosystems on earth. Close to 60 percent of the world's coral reefs are severely threatened by a number of human activities including overfishing and over-exploitation, coastal development, pollution and harmful fishing practices.
Coral reefs are also among the most valuable ecosystems on earth.
Unfortunately, the degradation of coral reefs is occurring all over the world at an alarming rate, jeopardizing the future potential and health of coral reefs, and their biological diversity, recreational value, and ability to sustain local communities that depend upon them for food and livelihoods. ICRI is an international partnership that aims to mobilize governments and a wide range of stakeholders in an effort to improve management practices and share information on the threats to and health of coral reef ecosystems. Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Jamaica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Belize, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya, Tanzania, and in East Africa and the South Pacific. Visit our contact page to find the appropriate resource.