Everyone’s proper behaviour is the first step for the protection of any ecosystem, but this must necessarily be followed by political efforts world-wide. 60% of the world’s reefs have been classed as “at risk” by the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme). Among the main causes of the destruction of corals are climate change, the over-exploitation of fishing, tourist developments and a massive use of fertilisers.
Dried sea stars
Trash on the seabed
Turtle eats a bag
Abandoned fishing nets
Ghost fishing nets
Bottles on the seabed
Forbidden souvenirs
Coral bleaching
Let's defend the barrier
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