Did you know that a quarter of the world's fish rely on coral reefs as nurseries area?

Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life on the planet. In fact the variety of life supported by coral reefs rivals that of the tropical forests of the Amazon or New Guinea. Tropical coral reefs are very productive ecosystems. Not only are do they support enormous biodiversity, they are also of immense value to humankind. Latest estimates suggest coral reefs provide close to US$30 billion each year in goods and services, including fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection.

But without urgent action to address climate change, pollution, overfishing, and other threats, these beautiful and life-sustaining organisms could disappear. Corals cannot survive if the water temperature is too high. Global warming has already led to increased levels of coral bleaching, and this is predicted to increase in frequency and severity in the coming decades.