Fifty facts about wider Caribbean coral reefs

Abstract

This document, published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Caribbean Environment Programme during the International Year of the Reef 2008, provides a comprehensive overview of the status, threats, and economic significance of coral reefs in the Wider Caribbean Region. Key insights include: Extent and Diversity -- Threats from Human Activities -- Pollution Concerns -- Economic Importance -- Climate Change Impacts. This compilation underscores the urgent need for comprehensive conservation and sustainable management strategies to protect the Caribbean's invaluable coral reef ecosystems.