Coral reefs are not only a source of wonderment for scuba divers, they also provide important ecological services. In one of the most promising developments for reef restoration, economists, insurers, and conservationists are now collaborating to leverage the ecological and protective services…
Coral Bleaching Hits Mesoamerican Reef
For the past month reports of coral bleaching along the Mesoamerican reef have been making their way to my inbox. From Cancun to Honduras it seems multiple stretches of the worlds second largest coral reef have suffered some degree of…
Healthy Reefs For Healthy People
For the past two weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to scuba dive and explore coral reefs in Roatán, Honduras, and were fortunate to connect with the local chapter of the Mesoamerican Healthy Reefs for Healthy People Initiative. Here in Honduras,…
Help Protect The Mesoamerican Reef: Sign The Petition
The Mesoamerican Reef is located in the Caribbean Sea and touches the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. As the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, it stretches nearly 1000 km from the northern tip of the Yucatan…
