Global Distribution of Coral Reefs (2018)

The Coral Reef Locations dataset shows the global distribution of known coral reefs from 1954-2018 in tropical and subtropical regions. The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), WorldFish Centre, World Resources Institute (WRI), and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) compiled the map to provide a baseline of data to use in monitoring and managing global coral reefs.

According to the UNEP-WCMC [https://biodiversitya-z.org/content/warm-water-coral-reef], warm-water coral reefs are the most biodiverse marine habitats per unit area, due to their rich ecosystems. Coral reefs provide a habitat for a wide array of species and can be the preferred habitat for some critically endangered species. In addition, coral reefs themselves become one of the most endangered habitats on the planet. Their presence is declining as they face bleaching, diseases caused by rising sea surface temperatures and human activity, such as urban runoff and mining.

This dataset can be used to reference whether local developments will be at risk of putting pressure on coral reefs. It can also be used as a base layer for further research into threats to global reefs, as was done by the Reefs at Risk [https://www.wri.org/data/reefs-risk-revisited] project led by WRI.

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Additional Info

Field	Value
Source	https://app.mapx.org/static.html?views=MX-G76LV-QK8GO-SRWGK&zoomToViews=true#JAAc6
Author	UNEP/GRID-Geneva
Maintainer	UNEP/GRID-Geneva
Last Updated	December 7, 2022, 08:17 (UTC)
Created	December 7, 2022, 08:17 (UTC)
GUID	MX-G76LV-QK8GO-SRWGK
Issued	2022-03-11 09:55:21
Language	EN
Modified	2022-04-28 15:17:07
Publisher email	info@mapx.org
Publisher name	UNEP/GRID-Geneva
Theme	Web Map
data_type	geospatial
keywords_m49	WLD
projects_description	This project was set up in the frame of the implementation of the Cartagena Convention Secretariat’s 2020/2021 work plan and budget approved by the Sixteenth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region held from July 28-30, 2021
projects_id	MX-L2W-HWZ-RIC-LM1-Y0V
projects_title	Caribbean Sea and Wider Caribbean Region
range_end_at_year	2022
range_start_at_year	1954
source_abstract	The Coral Reef Locations dataset shows the global distribution of known coral reefs from 1954-2018 in tropical and subtropical regions. The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), WorldFish Centre, World Resources Institute (WRI), and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) compiled the map to provide a baseline of data to use in monitoring and managing global coral reefs. According to the UNEP-WCMC [https://biodiversitya-z.org/content/warm-water-coral-reef], warm-water coral reefs are the most biodiverse marine habitats per unit area, due to their rich ecosystems. Coral reefs provide a habitat for a wide array of species and can be the preferred habitat for some critically endangered species. In addition, coral reefs themselves become one of the most endangered habitats on the planet. Their presence is declining as they face bleaching, diseases caused by rising sea surface temperatures and human activity, such as urban runoff and mining. This dataset can be used to reference whether local developments will be at risk of putting pressure on coral reefs. It can also be used as a base layer for further research into threats to global reefs, as was done by the Reefs at Risk [https://www.wri.org/data/reefs-risk-revisited] project led by WRI.
source_title	Global Distribution of Coral Reefs (2018)
spatial	WLD