Learning Zone
Welcome to the Global Reef Project’s learning zone. We've compiled a comprehensive collection of materials about coral reef ecosystems and threats in this section. Please help spread the word about the plight of coral reefs around the globe.Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems
Coral reefs are home to an estimated 2 million species, corresponding to about 25% of the world’s marine life. Even though coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean surface, they make up one of the largest, most biologically diverse, and economically important ecosystems on the planet.Learn more...
Threats to coral reefs
As of 2001, over 57% of the world’s coral reefs were either dead (10%), dying (17%), or threatened (30%). Rapid population growth is driving up energy requirements, as well as production of industrial and agricultural waste. Marine environments are coming under increasing pressure from the consequence of these human activities.Learn more...
Learning Gallery
Learn about different species of coral, and the organisms that are associated with coral reefs in our photo Gallery.Click here...