Coral Reef Statistics

Coral reefs are rich in biodiversity, providing habitats and homes to over 25% of all marine species in both tropical and cold waters.

Despite providing homes to a quarter of all marine life, coral reefs cover less than 0.2% of the seabed.

In the past 40 years, roughly 40% of coral reefs have been destroyed and disappeared.

Roughly 8% of the world's population depend on coral reefs by way of food resources, tourism, and recreation activities.

Coral can tolerate ocean temperatures between 73-84°F (23-28°C), but begin to die when ocean temperatures reach 86°F (30°C).

Based on current threats from human activities, 90% of coral reefs could disappear by 2050.