Coral Reef Maps - Central and Western Pacific

03/04/2025
Coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse. Can conservation efforts turn the tide?
NHA TRANG, Vietnam (AP) — The gentle waves off the coast of central Vietnam's Nha Trang obscure an open secret: The life-giving coral reefs below are dying. The waters are eerily devoid of fish. The ... more info

02/26/2025
Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they're not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
After two years of record-breaking ocean heat, scientists are assessing the impacts of the world's fourth mass bleaching event on coral reefs around the globe. At least 74 countries and territories ... more info

03/03/2025
Shark fishing is making coral reefs collapse in an unexpected way
Overfishing of sharks is linked to coral reef destruction. Without sharks, smaller fish stop eating coral-eating starfish. more info

03/05/2025
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Event Hosted by Samantha's Purpose Run, Walk & Stroll 2K Returns to Coral Reef Park on March 9
Samantha's Purpose is proud to announce the return of its signature event, the Run, Walk & Stroll 2K for Cerebral Palsy Awareness, taking place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at […] The post Cerebral Palsy ... more info

02/27/2025
Shark removal a thorny issue for coral reefs
A new study suggests that the removal of predatory fish such as sharks from coral reefs may be a key factor driving outbreaks of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish. more info

02/25/2025
Inside the effort to save an iconic Caribbean coral reef
A coalition of organizations is working together to combat pollution and agricultural runoff, aiming to safeguard the Caribbean’s iconic coral reefs, already under severe threat from climate change. more info

03/05/2025
Once-thriving coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse
NHA TRANG, Vietnam — The gentle waves off the coast of central Vietnam's Nha Trang obscure an open secret: The life-giving coral reefs below are dying. The waters are eerily devoid of fish. The bounty ... more info