Reef Relief

http://reefrelief.org/

"Despite many corals’ rock – like appearance, they are actually very fragile and easily damaged"

Direct Threats

Direct threats are generally isolated incidents involving boats, divers and fishermen on the reef.  Propellers and anchors can break apart and crush coral, destroying years, if not decades, of coral growth.

Indirect Threats

Indirect threats aren’t always so easy to pinpoint, as they are generally associated with water quality and clarity.
Larger debris, coming from both the land and the sea, can break apart coral and strangle and suffocate marine life.  Water quality is jeopardized on many reefs due to heightened pollutant and nutrient levels associated with inadequate waste water and storm water treatment.