Anthropogenic threats

Reporting and Supporting Coral Reef Sustainability in The Western Indian Ocean: White Paper submitted for the Nairobi Convention Science-Policy Workshop, 9-11 July 2018

Year Published:

2018

Author(s):

David Obura, Mishal Gudka, Said Ahamada

Geographical Information:

Western Indian Ocean

Type of content:

Journal articles and Discussion papers

The Western Indian Ocean contains 16% of the world’s coral reefs, and the region is now thought to host the second peak of coral reef biodiversity globally. Coral reef ecosystems underpin the economies of the countries in the region, particularly fisheries and tourism sectors, and provide livelihood opportunities and income for local communities.

Tags:

Coral reef sustainability, coral reef, Anthropogenic threats

Topics of the content:

Biophysical environment

Reporting and Supporting Coral Reef Sustainability in The Western Indian Ocean: White Paper submitted for the Nairobi Convention Science-Policy Workshop, 9-11 July 2018

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