8 surprising facts about corals
In addition to being a food resource for more than 500 million people, a habitat for 25% of marine biodiversity, coastal protection in more than 100 countries and an economic resource of nearly [...]
Colombia, a new horizon
Vladimir, our project manager, was in Colombia this summer for Coral Guardian. He tells you why this new direction in South America. Vladimir, why did you go to Colombia for Coral Guardian? To [...]
How rat density alters coral reef productivity
In tropical areas, the invasive rats decimate seabird populations. These latter play a key role in the functioning of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, such as coral reefs. Climate change and [...]
Coral Reef Protection: where do we stand?
Wednesday 4 July 2018 saw the handover of the presidency of the ICRI (International Coral Reef Initiative) secretariat from France to the Principality of Monaco, Australia and Indonesia. An [...]
Coral reef growth affected by sea level rise
Already weakened by local damages (overfishing, pollution, coastal development) and global damages (rising surface water temperatures and acidification of the marine environment), coral reefs [...]
From coral to reef, a jewel in danger
During Monaco Ocean Week 2018, which took place from 8 to 14 April, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco inaugurated the exhibition “From coral to reef: a jewel in danger”. This [...]
The Great Barrier Reef – Towards an ecological collapse?
Coral reefs are living underwater mosaics that offer us an unparalleled spectacle every dive. Often compared to tropical rainforests due to their exceptional diversity, these ecosystems are home [...]
Plastic – a novel cause of diseases in coral reefs
Durability is what best defines plastic. Convenient, lightweight, and offering good mechanical properties, plastic polymers have revolutionized our everyday lives since mass production began in [...]
Ten Things YOU CAN DO to Help Save CORAL REEFS
For the recently launched International Year of the Reef, the International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) is urging its members and all others interested in or concerned about coral reefs, to [...]
A look back at the incredible results of 2017!
In 2017, thanks to all our supporters, we achieved incredible results. We saved about 26,000 corals, provided employment to 15 people in Indonesia and 5 people in France, created the 629 hectare [...]