Coral reef commitments are largely absent from national biodiversity and climate frameworks

Coral reefs, vital for ocean life and human well-being, are missing from most global climate and biodiversity plans, leaving a critical gap in efforts to protect nature.

SOLOMON ISLANDS Scientific report from the 2024 National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition

The Solomon Islands is advancing its pledge to protect 15% of its marine waters with a 2024 expedition that surveyed biodiversity across three key regions to guide future conservation.

Comparing impacts and recovery of locally managed reefs after exposure to extreme waves from a category 5 cyclone

A new study published in the international journal Coral Reefs shows that coral reefs decimated by a severe Category 5 tropical cyclone in 2016 showed surprising resilience and ability for corals to recover in Fiji.