More than 700 million people depend on coral reefs for food and income. Coral reefs are the rainforests of our oceans, their protection is essential. Man's consumptive wishes, fishery methods, water acidization, global warming and pollution have an impact on the world's oceans and its inhibitants that is beyond imagination. Coral Reef Care protects the most fragile marine ecosystems - coral reefs. Coral reefs cover less than 1% of world’s oceans, yet they are still mostly unprotected. Coral restoration, building artificial reefs, awareness campaigns with a bottom-up and community-based approach are a few of our activities. But most importantly, through community awareness we strive for more marine protected areas. Fishermen of poor communities often understand the ocean better than the large industrial fisheries. They understand that if nothing is done, there won’t be any fish left for them and their children. They understand that by protecting important areas, this can improve marine life in adjacent areas i.e. We aim for that community involvement and believe it’s the best way to have a durable and sustainable conservation plan. Coral Reef Care is active in East Africa and Indonesia.
