Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Occupying less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to more than 25% of all marine life. Why is that important?
Coral reefs have the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on Earth — even more than tropical rainforests. For all reefs, this variety is crucial to building resilience in the face of changing conditions and disturbances brought about by climate change and other local threats.
The work we're doing is a major challenge due to the unique size and connectedness of the Great Barrier Reef.
Occupying less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to more than 25% of all marine life. Why is that important?
Coral reefs have the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on Earth — even more than tropical rainforests. For all reefs, this variety is crucial to building resilience in the face of changing conditions and disturbances brought about by climate change and other local threats.
The work we're doing is a major challenge due to the unique size and connectedness of the Great Barrier Reef.
