This coral species, known as acropora hemprichii, grows in the shallow reefs of the Maldives in tapered branches which ...

Among the programs affected by the possible freeze of American foreign aid are those that establish and support overseas ...

Globally, almost USD 10 billion are spent on coral reef tourism annually. By establishing MPAs, we can restore the balance in the use of our oceans, safeguarding valuable fish stocks and important ...

Diving tourism in Japan is booming, with hotspots like Okinawa, the Iriomote Islands, and Ogasawara Islands offering ...

A partnership to safeguard globally significant coral reefs. © Paul Mckenzie / WWF-HK Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of our ocean, but they are home to 25% of its ...

The reefs are particularly important to Hawaiians, as they "provide habitat for … nearshore fisheries, protect coasts from waves and storms and support tourism and fishing industries worth ...

By one estimate, the total net benefit per year of the world’s coral reefs is $29.8 billion. Tourism and recreation account for $9.6 billion of this amount, coastal protection for $9.0 billion ...

“Tourism operators on marine park islands are encouraged to control the number of tourists engaging in water activities to reduce pressure on the reefs. “Tourists should avoid overcrowded ...