Exploring the largest ocean reef restoration project in the Americas: ‘One Million Corals for Colombia’

The marine treasures of Colombia are often overlooked, as the country is known more for its mountains and the colourful towns that dot its coffee region. But just below the waves, a vibrant undersea world with over a thousand square kilometres of coral reef awaits those who take the plunge.

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Coral reefs’ very survival is at stake, warns UNESCO in bid to boost resilience

14 Apr 2022

The world’s best-known coral reefs could be extinct by the end of the century unless we do more to make them resilient to our warming oceans.

First Person: Collecting the ‘Book of Life’ for coral reefs

06 Jun 2020

With the climate crisis threatening coral reefs around the world, a researcher in Hawaii is part of a team pioneering new techniques to preserve living coral sperm and larvae, and ultimately save the biodiversity and genetic diversity of coral reefs not just in Hawaii but across the world.

Champions of the Earth: The Sea Women of Melanesia

24 Dec 2021

The Sea Women of Melanesia, a group of divers who give women in the South Pacific region the skills to monitor the health of coral reefs, and create and restore marine protected areas, have been named Champions of the Earth, the UN’s highest environmental award, in the Inspiration and Action category.