Coral Reef Experts from the Western Indian Ocean convene for Status of Coral Reefs of the World
The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) successfully hosted the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Workshop from 11–13 February 2025 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, in collaboration with the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) and the UN Environment Programme. This workshop brought together key regional organisations to enhance coral reef monitoring, data standardisation, and reporting efforts. Read the summary report here. The workshop opening welcomed […]
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%, […]
The GCRMN holds its first Editorial Team meeting for the Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025
The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) editorial team has officially commenced work on the production of the Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025 report, following a highly successful data collation process initiated in May 2024. During their first editorial team meeting, members outlined the roadmap for the report’s production, reinforcing their commitment […]
New report highlights the impact of the Fourth Global Bleaching Event in the Chagos Archipelahgo
A coral bleaching event swept across the Chagos Archipelago in 2024, aligning with the Fourth Global Bleaching Event announced by NOAA and the International Coral Reef Initiative. Findings from a recent report by Mark Spalding (Chief Science Advisor, British Indian Ocean Territory Administration (BIOT)), Marion Bourasseau (Senior Fisheries Protection Officer, Marine Resources Assessment Group (MRAG) […]
South Asia Workshop Advances Regional Collaboration for Status of Coral Reefs of the World
The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) successfully hosted the South Asia Online Data Collation Workshop on January 21, 2024. Held in partnership with the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) and the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), this event marked a significant milestone in preparing the “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025” […]
IFRECOR Release Summary Note on the State of Coral Bleaching in the French Territories of the Indian Ocean
January, 2024 – The Initiative Française Pour Les Récifs Coralliens (IFRECOR) release a coral reef bleaching report for the French Territories in the Indian Ocean The French Coral Reef Initiative (IFRECOR) has released a comprehensive report on the impacts of recent coral bleaching events across the Frecnh Territories in Indian Ocean. The findings reveal the […]
IFRECOR Release 2023 – 2024 Coral Bleaching Report for the French Lesser Antilles
January, 2024 – The Initiative Française Pour Les Récifs Coralliens (IFRECOR) release a coral Reef bleaching report for the French Lesser Antilles IFRECOR have released the latest report on coral reef bleaching in the French Lesser Antilles. This comprehensive assessment, covering the 2023 and 2024 bleaching events, provides critical insights into the health of coral […]
Red Sea Workshop Advances Regional Collaboration for Status of Coral Reefs of the World
The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) successfully hosted the Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Online Data Collation Workshop on January 13, 2024. Held in partnership with PERSGA, SHAMS, and the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), this event marked a significant milestone in preparing the “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025” report. […]
Hawai‘i Coral Reef Assessments Complete for 2024
The NOAA Fisheries has successfully completed comprehensive coral reef assessments in Hawaii, aimed at evaluating the health of these vital ecosystems. The surveys, which spanned across the Hawaiian Archipelago, were conducted as part of the Pacific Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program. They focused on collecting data on reef fish populations, coral coverage, and environmental conditions […]
The GCRMN Steering Committee Convenes to Workshop the next Global Assessment of Coral Reefs
The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) Steering Committee gathered in Jeddah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), in September 2024, alongside the 38th International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) General Meeting, to discuss strategies, reports, and new data initiatives to address the growing challenges facing coral reefs worldwide, including the production of “Status of Coral Reefs of […]
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