ReefCI’s Marine Conservation Blog

5 Amazing Facts About Coral Reefs

5 Amazing Facts About Coral Reefs

Known as “rainforests of the sea,” coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean but are home to almost 25% of all known marine species! Corals are in fact animals, not plants. Coral reefs are the largest structures on earth of biological origin. Coral reefs...
What is a Marine Protected Area (MPA)?

What is a Marine Protected Area (MPA)?

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are marine waters set aside to protect or conserve marine life, and its associated habitat. MPAs have varying levels of protections and allowed uses, from “no-take” zones to those that allow some forms of fishing. Just as...
The 5 Best Ideas For Stopping the Lionfish Invasion

The 5 Best Ideas For Stopping the Lionfish Invasion

Thirty years after their accidental introduction, the venomous lionfish has conquered the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico wreaking havoc on ecosystems up and down the coast. Unlike in its native Pacific habitats, there are few natural predators here to...
Belize’s Coral Reef Threatened by Oil Interests. Help Protect It!

Belize’s Coral Reef Threatened by Oil Interests. Help Protect It!

Belize’s waters are home to 1,400 different species, including 500 types of fish and 100 corals. This reef hosts the world’s largest population of threatened west Indian manatees, as well as endangered sharks and marine turtles. The survival of these rare...
New Shark Species Discovered in Belize!

New Shark Species Discovered in Belize!

The discovery of a new shark species in Belize waters comes as a reminder of the need to protect the waters around the Central American country, home to the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve system, the longest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere. The Belize Fisheries...
Thank You!

Thank You!

ReefCI would like to thank all our guests who worked hard to remove (and eat!) over 7,000 invasive Lionfish in 2016. Without your help, ReefCI would not be possible. As many of you know, Lionfish have become the poster child for invasive species issues in the...