"The Coral Reef Crisis" (document)

"The Coral Reef Crisis" details the rapid decline of global coral reefs due to human activities and environmental stresses. Key factors include climate change-driven warming, which causes coral bleaching, pollution from agriculture and coastal development, overfishing, and destructive fishing practices. These threats weaken coral ecosystems, reducing biodiversity and the benefits reefs provide—such as coastal protection, tourism, and marine habitat. Urgent actions are needed to mitigate climate change, reduce pollution, and establish sustainable fisheries to preserve these vital ecosystems for future generations.