Wildlife

Wild Animal Welfare and Coral Reef Restoration

Coral reef restoration is a welfare and conservation priority, as reefs support millions of species and face catastrophic threats from warming and acidification.

Key Facts

Over 50% of the world's coral reefs have been lost since the 1950s
Coral bleaching caused by warming waters causes mass mortality of reef animals
Coral gardening programs grow heat-tolerant corals and transplant them to degraded reefs
Marine protected areas allow reef systems to recover from human pressures
Over 1 million species depend on coral reef ecosystems for food and habitat

Welfare Considerations

Coral reef loss represents welfare catastrophe for millions of marine animals. Reef restoration and emissions reduction are essential components of marine animal welfare protection.

What You Can Do

Support coral reef restoration and marine protected area programs
Advocate for rapid emissions reduction as the most important reef conservation action
Choose reef-safe sunscreen and avoid damaging reef ecosystems when visiting