Major milestones for MERMAID

MERMAID, the open-source coral reef data platform led by the Wildlife Conservation Society, has announced a landmark development in reef monitoring governance: Indonesia has become the first government to adopt and integrate MERMAID into its national marine protected area infrastructure. The news was shared in MERMAID’s latest newsletter, which also highlighted a series of platform […]

Reef Check releases its 2024 assessment of Malaysia’s coral reefs

Reef Check Malaysia has released its 2024 Annual Survey Report, providing a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s coral reef health. The report is based on data collected from 315 sites across Malaysia’s three eco-regions: Sunda Shelf, Malacca Strait, and North Borneo. Key Findings: Live Coral Cover: The average live coral cover was recorded at 44.65%, […]

GCRMN East Asia Regional Workshop on Launch of Regional Report 2020

Press Release from Tadashi KIMURA, GCRMN East Asia regional coordinator. GCRMN East Asia organized an online workshop on 21st December 2021 for the launch of their regional report 2020 titled “Status and Trends of East Asian Coral Reefs”. Karenne Tun and Tadashi Kimura, GCRMN East Asia regional coordinators, invited 37 participants including GCRMN national coordinators […]