We Must Save Tela Bay To Preserve Mesoamerican Coral Diversity
Nicole Helgason shares with us some news from Tela Bay, Honduras and its biodiversity. Read more
Smithsonian scientist lauded for pioneering novel ‘reef health’ approach | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The International Coral Reef Society (ICRS) recently awarded HRI Director, Melanie McField, the 2021 Coral Reef Conservation Award. It is one of the society’s highest accolades. This award was given due to her vision and tireless efforts to develop a…
IPCC Report Sobering Summary
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released the Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis. We already know that coral reefs are highly affected by climate change, increasing the scale and severity of coral bleaching…
The Global Fund for Coral Reefs
The Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) Executive Board has approved a preparatory grant for the design of the ‘MAR+Invest’ Programme led by the Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund). The anticipated 10-year regional Programme for the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) offers…
«Agua, Nuestro Derecho». Posición frente al a COP del Convenio de Cartagena
«Agua, nuestro Derecho» Somos un grupo de organizaciones de la sociedad civil que aboga y promueve el reconocimiento y defensa de los Derechos Humanos al agua, saneamiento y a un medio ambiente sano, para lo cual buscamos posicionar estos derechos a…
2021 Eco-Audit Reveals Reduced Rate of Progress in Protecting the Mesoamerican Reef
In celebration of Mesoamerican Reef Day, the Healthy Reefs Initiative released the 2021 Eco-Audit of the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) countries – a rigorous evaluation of the region’s efforts to protect and sustainably manage its coral reefs. This Eco-Audit documents the…
Guam EPSCoR
Guam EPSCoR is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in molecular ecology to study how #coral microbiomes and photosymbionts affect the resistance and resilience of corals to changing environmental conditions. More info: https://www.uog.edu/rcuog/job-announcements
Hydroheart partners with Healthy Reefs Initiative
Hydroheart introduces you to projects doing extraordinary work in furthering the protection of our waters and the animals living in it. Their mission is to create a community of nature enthusiasts and supporters on their platform that they can mobilize on the…
OUTBREAKS OF CARIBBEAN CORAL DISEASE ON THE RISE
Caribbean-area reef researchers and sport divers should be on the lookout for sites with an unusually high percentage of diseased and recently dead corals. Many of you will have heard that corals in Florida are experiencing one of the largest…
Alerta Roja por Enfermedad de Corales
ALERTA ROJA: NUEVA DIFUSIÓN EPIDÉMICA DE ENFERMEDADES CORALINAS Todos los equipos de monitoreo de arrecifes deben estar atentos a dos nuevas enfermedades de coral que han estado asolando Florida durante varios años, y ahora parece haberse extendido a Jamaica después…