On World Reef Day, June 1, 2024

CRRI has released a video on the WWF Untangled YouTube Channel unpacking Marine Heatwaves and their effects on coral reefs around the world. 

 Marine heat waves have shattered records as the climate crisis accelerates. A warming ocean devastates coral reefs, along with the 850 million people who depend on them for food security and the nature-based solutions they provide – like buffering coastal communities from storms and cyclones.

The coral crisis is a climate crisis, and the fastest way to dial down marine heatwaves is to stop burning fossil fuels – like oil, gas and coal.

We are working to reduce the strain placed on coral reefs and help ensure coastal communities have the tools and resources to manage them sustainably.

Watch the video here: