Facing the new challenges for coral reef conservation: a look at mass bleaching events and coral diseases

Enfrentando los nuevos retos para la conservación de los arrecifes coralinos: una mirada a los eventos de blanqueamiento masivos y las enfermedades coralinas

This event features a panel discussion on the stressors accelerating Caribbean coral reef decline, including bleaching and diseases, and how these are affecting reef functionality, impacting local livelihoods and economies. Experts will provide insights on actions taken in the USA, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Colombia to monitor and mitigate these threats. Attendees will engage in an interactive dialogue, fostering collaboration between researchers, academia, and marine resource managers. The focus will be on proposing comprehensive strategies for conservation and restoration to safeguard biodiversity and sustain ecosystem services vital to local communities.

Lead Organisation: Perry Institute for Marine Science

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