We know that globally, coral reefs support a quarter of all marine life and the livelihoods of a billion people in over 100 countries.
Our coral reefs give:
VALUE
They have a global economic value of $375 billion a year.
MONEY
They drive the economies of coastal communities through tourism, fishing and recreation.
LIFE
They act as a filter and assist in carbon and nitrogen fixing, AND they help with nutrient recycling.
FOOD
They provide food and sustenance for hundreds of millions of people.
PROTECTION
They protect coastlines from the damaging effects of wave action and storms, and this is an increasing protection given the changing patterns of climate.