Part 1 From bleaching to blooming: strategies for coral-reef recovery

Описание: From bleaching to blooming: strategies for coral-reef recovery
Sponsored by Aqaba Development Corporation

Healthy corals are vital for marine ecosystems—they support a quarter of all ocean species by providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds. They protect coastlines from erosion and storm surges, and their rich biodiversity boosts tourism and fishing industries. But coral reefs are at risk from climate change and human activity, and coral bleaching is becoming more frequent and severe. International ocean scientists and conservationists are developing strategies to conserve and restore coral reefs. What can they learn from the resilience of the Middle East’s corals, which are surviving in warmer seas?

This session will address the importance of collaboration between scientists, local communities, industry leaders and investors to drive coral-reef recovery and resilience. How are coral reefs monitored and analysed to prevent decline and aid restoration? Where are scientific and technology innovations making an impact? How can coral reefs be protected and restored, and new coral-reef growth encouraged?