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We are lucky to still have healthy reefs around the world. And it's imperative that we put all our efforts into protecting them.
Professor Steve Simpson, Marine Biologist at the University of Bristol
Calling in our Corals
Participate in the first collective aural study of coral reefs
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Learn about all the peculiar ways corals live
Sounds of safety
Sound detection can help corals adapt to global warming
Fish can be very vocal: a busy reef is a noisy place. We now have hundreds of hours of recordings to get through. That’s where we need the public’s help.
Mary Shodipo, Marine Biologist and National Geographic Explorer
Healthy reefs vs unhealthy reefs
See (and hear) the difference between a thriving ecosystem and an endangered one
Animals or plants?
Confused about what corals are? Start here
How many types of corals exist?
Coral ecosystems are home to over 6,000 species of corals: here are some of them
Corals around the world
Where can you find the largest reefs?
Explore corals in 360
Dive into different reefs with just one click
Corals and humans
From diving to jewelry making, we have interacted with corals for centuries
When I started doing research in protected unfished areas, I was fascinated by how much more life and biodiversity there was compared to fished areas.
Mary Shodipo, Marine Biologist and National Geographic Explorer
Art, corals and sustainability
How coastal communities created art pieces that remind us about the beauty we could lose
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