A better understanding of the reefs’ location—made possible by satellite imagery—will help governments monitor, protect, and expand these vital ecosystems
The coral reefs in the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the rest of the Caribbean are among the most biodiverse places on the planet. They’re also disappearing, threatened by everything from climate change to overfishing. A new map visualizes, for the first time, exactly what’s underwater in the area—so local governments can better protect it.
This map is the first-ever to show every single coral reef in the Caribbean
The coral reefs in the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the rest of the Caribbean are among the most biodiverse places on the planet. They’re also disappearing, threatened by everything from climate change to overfishing. A new map visualizes, for the first time, exactly what’s underwater in the area—so local governments can better protect it.
This map is the first-ever to show every single coral reef in the Caribbean