Coral Triangle
Key facts about the Coral Triangle:
- The Coral Triangle is a marine region spanning the waters of six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste.
- It is often called the "Amazon of the seas" due to its vast marine biodiversity.
- It covers about 5.7 million square kilometers of ocean waters.
- It contains more than 76% of the world's shallow-water reef-building coral species.
- About 37% of the world's reef fish species are found in this region.
- It is a global hotspot for marine biodiversity and a priority for conservation.
- About 120 million people rely on the Coral Triangle marine ecosystem for livelihood.
- Marine ecosystem of Coral Triangle has an estimated GDP of around $1.2 trillion per year.
- The coral reefs act as natural barriers protecting coastal communities from storms, tsunamis, and flooding.
