This eco health report card is the first comprehensive reef assessment of the Mesoamerican reef Ecosystem (MAR). It aims to provide timely, accurate and reliable information on the condition of the MAR resources and our degree of success at managing these resources. It will be produced every other year through the Healthy Reefs for Healthy People Initiative. The report card presents an easy to understand overview of reef ecosystem condition and stewardship by providing a straightforward five point grading system from 'very good' to 'critical' for seven reef indicators

• The Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) is not healthy, on average scoring only a bout half the ideal Integrated Reef Health Index (IRHI).
• More than half the reefs sites are compromised, with 47% in poor and 6% in critical condition.
• Many reefs (42%) are in fair condition and could easily change for better or worse...