Wild Coral Triangle Marine Welfare

The Coral Triangle is the most biodiverse marine region on Earth, supporting exceptional fish and invertebrate welfare through the ecological services of intact coral reef ecosystems.

Key Facts

The Coral Triangle covers 6 million square km and contains 76% of all known coral species
Over 120 million people depend on Coral Triangle fisheries for food security and livelihoods
Destructive fishing practices including blast fishing and cyanide fishing directly kill reef fish and corals
Climate change is causing increased bleaching frequency that reduces habitat complexity and prey availability
Marine protected areas within the Coral Triangle significantly improve fish abundance and diversity

Welfare Considerations

Fish and invertebrates living in degraded Coral Triangle reefs face chronic welfare challenges from reduced habitat complexity, food web disruption, and direct mortality from destructive fishing. Blast fishing kills fish and invertebrates through pressure wave concussion across wide areas. Cyanide fishing causes toxic stress to reef fish used in the live fish trade. Protecting the Coral Triangle through marine protected areas, destructive fishing bans, and climate action preserves the ecological foundation that supports the welfare of extraordinary biodiversity at scale.

What You Can Do

Support Coral Triangle Initiative member countries through conservation organization donations
Avoid purchasing live reef fish for aquariums from unverified coral triangle sources
Advocate for international climate commitments protecting tropical reef ecosystems
Learn about Coral Triangle biodiversity and the threats facing this irreplaceable marine region