Indonesia joins int’l efforts to conserve coral reefs
With the support of the governments of Indonesia, the Philippines, the UK and Canada, researchers from various universities in Indonesia have embarked on the Climate REEFS project aimed at conserving the diverse coral reef ecosystems in the Coral Triangle region.
Indonesia is located at the heart of the Coral Triangle (Photo: econusa.id)
Jakarta (VNA) – With the support of the governments of Indonesia, the Philippines, the UK and Canada, researchers from various universities in Indonesia have embarked on the Climate REEFS project aimed at conserving the diverse cora🌼l reef ecosystems in the Coral Trianglꦺe region.
Located at the heart of the Coral Triangle, Indonesia plays a crucial role in maintaining the food web and complex ecological processes, making it a cornerstone of global marine conservation efforts. However, coral reef ecosystems are under serious threat due to ocean warming associated with climate change and human activities such as overfishing, unsustainable fishing practices, and habitat degradation.
More than 85% of coral reefs in the Coral Triangle are threatened by various factors, significantly higher than the global average. The degradation of coral reef ecosystems affects millions of people who rely on them, not only in Indonesia but globally as well.
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