A Global Plan to Save Coral Reefs
50 Reefs is a pioneering initiative identifying the coral reefs most likely to be key to saving the ecosystem.
Renata Romeo / Ocean Image Bank
World-leading coral reef experts led a scientific study to find 50 reefs that have the best chance of surviving climate change and reseeding surrounding areas over time.
The scientific study behind 50 Reefs was the first-ever research of its kind. It was designed to address where best to focus conservation and restoration efforts to help save the ecosystem most vulnerable to climate change. Since its publication in 2018, the 50 Reefs scientific study has been used by organizations and funders worldwide to improve the targeting of action.
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The 50 Reefs approach to targeting action has changed the game in coral reef conservation. It has resulted in over $100m in new funding to bolster a wide range of conservation efforts to protect and restore the reefs identified. The study is also used by the Global Fund for Coral Reefs to target investments.
The 50 Reefs science has resulted in unprecedented coral reef conservation and protection.
“The landmark 50 Reefs study has influenced the way the coral reef community is approaching conservation and restoration of these highly diverse, valuable, and vulnerable ecosystems”
— Chuck Cooper, chair of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs
Help protect and restore some of the world's most important coral reefs.
Coral reefs are the most valuable and diverse ecosystem on the planet. They support over a million species and provide food and livelihoods for over a billion people. However, they are also among the most vulnerable to climate change.
Your donation helps support our work to raise awareness of the importance of coral reefs and the issues they are facing, as well as protect key coral reefs for the future of the ecosystem.
Above photo Fabrice Dudenhofer; Header photo Renata Romeo / Ocean Image Bank